Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Memorial Health (IL) Lincoln, IL 62656, US

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$30.23 - $48.37 / hour

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Overview

****Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus****

Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care

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.

What You’ll Do:

· 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.

Why Join Us?

At Memorial Health, we invest in your professional development, well-being and career growth with:

· 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

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

· Deliver direct patient care in accordance with hospital policies and clinical standards.

· Ensure compliance with safety protocols, infection control guidelines and regulatory requirements.

· Support patient and family education to promote informed healthcare decisions.

· Assist in onboarding and training new nurses and students.

· Participate in professional development, continuing education and hospital-wide quality initiatives.

Location:

This position is based at Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, IL, part of Memorial Health’s network of care.

Qualifications

Who We’re Looking For:

A compassionate nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Education, Licensures & Certifications:

· Current RN license in Illinois required

· BLS certification required within 30 days of hire

· ACLS certification required within one year of hire

Experience:

· New graduates and experienced RNs welcome

· Meets credit range for Clinical Ladder levels:

o Clinical Nurse I: 0-12 credits, BSN preferred

o Clinical Nurse II: 13-24 credits with evidence of performance across two categories, BSN preferred

o Clinical Nurse III: 25-35 credits with performance across three categories, BSN or 30+ years of experience required

o Clinical Nurse IV: 36+ credits with performance across three categories, BSN or MSN enrollment/completion required

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