Restorative Nurse RN

apartment Avantara Joliet location_onShorewood, IL 60435, US

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Nursing? We are currently searching for a Restorative Nurse to join our friendly, caring and supportive team.

Avantara Joliet is rapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in a Restorative Nurse RN by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed. We offer great benefits including:

Competitive wages.
Tuition reimbursement.
Internal growth opportunities.
Comprehensive benefits package.
401K with employer match.
Employee concierge program.
And more!

As a Restorative Nurse RN, your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at Avantara Joliet by overseeing and supervising all aspects of the restorative nursing department, evaluating residents restorative nursing programs, performing resident assessments, participating in the resident admission and discharge planning, contributing to resident care plans and completing portions of MDS and other documentation. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they are comfortable and safe.

To be eligible for consideration applicants should have:

As a minimum, an unencumbered State of Illinois RN license and C.P.R certification. One (1) year of RN experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting is preferable but we are willing to invest in the right candidate.

If you are a Nurse who gets satisfaction from knowing they made a difference, stop in to learn more and get your career started

Avantara Joliet is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Avantara Joliet never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.

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