Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

About the role

Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in an acute care setting. As a Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care at Lincoln Memorial Hospital, you’ll play a critical role in providing comprehensive nursing care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and ensuring the best possible outcomes for your patients. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise, compassion and dedication make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care, performing assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Administer medications, IV therapies and treatments with precision and adherence to physician orders.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Lead and coordinate care by supervising LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Identify and mitigate safety risks, ensuring a secure and supportive patient environment.
• Play an active role in quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of best practices.

Requirements

• A compassionate nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
• Current RN license in Illinois required.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification required within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• New graduates and experienced RNs welcome.
• Mets credit range for Clinical Ladder levels:
  • Clinical Nurse I: 0-12 credits, BSN preferred.
  • Clinical Nurse II: 13-24 credits with evidence of performance across two categories, BSN preferred.
  • Clinical Nurse III: 25-35 credits with performance across three categories, BSN or 30+ years of experience required.
  • Clinical Nurse IV: 36+ credits with performance across three categories, BSN or MSN enrollment/completion required.

Skills

• Expert in providing comprehensive nursing care.
• Precision in administering medications and treatments.
• Ability to educate patients and families.
• Leadership and coordination skills.
• Safety risk identification and mitigation.
• Active participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Life insurance and voluntary benefits.
• Mental health services.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Adoption assistance.
• Local and national discounts.

Pay

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus. Starting salary range: $30.23 - $48.37 per hour.

Schedule

Full-Time Night Shift.