Registered Nurse (RN)
Bellwood Developmental Center · Chicago, IL · 4 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Bellwood Developmental Center, an 82-bed ICF/DD facility, is looking for experienced, creative, and dependable full-time and part-time Registered Nurses (RN) for all shifts to join our dynamic, caring, progressive, and close-knit community. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available.
Responsibilities
- Administer nursing care to intellectually and developmentally disabled patients
- Diagnose and establish patient treatment plans
- Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior
- Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care
- Educate patients about health maintenance and disease prevention
- Maintain accurate patient medical records
- Provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members
Requirements
- Previous RN experience providing health care services to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (preferred but not required)
- Previous RN experience in nursing or other medical fields
- Familiarity with medical software and equipment
- Ability to build rapport with patients
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Vacation
- Sick leave
Pay
Competitive salaries