LTC Registered Nurse
Kankakee, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) – Long Term Care (LTC)

Location: Kankakee, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 12
Hours per Week: 36

Facility & Unit Details

• Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Long Term Care (LTC)
• Census: Typically 80-95 residents
• Room setup: 20 rooms are not private
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: PCC
• Patient Ratios:

  • RN: LTC 1:25, SNF 1:13
  • LPN: LTC 1:25, SNF 1:13
  • CNA: 1:10-15 (aim to keep around 10)

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Common diagnoses include feeding tubes, IV antibiotics, post-surgical care, rehabilitation, and long-term care needs
• Respiratory support includes AVAP/CPAP/BIPAP, mostly at night; some patients on continuous support

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer IV antibiotics and fluids (no titratable drips)
• Perform patient assessments, medication administration, dressing changes, and wound vac care
• Collaborate with respiratory therapists (RT) who are on-site during weekdays
• CNAs handle vitals and activities of daily living (ADLs), but not blood sugars
• Admissions and discharges are completed by RNs
• Participation in interdisciplinary team rounds and meetings is encouraged (includes PT/OT/SLP, RT, social workers, dieticians, wound care nurses)

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Shift hours: 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Weekend and holiday work: Every other weekend and holiday required
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating between units possible but generally kept on the same unit during a stretch
• Scrub color: Any professional color accepted
• Orientation: One 12-hour shift on the floor; additional support available if needed
• COVID-19 precautions: Use of PAPR and N95 masks; COVID patients intermixed with others

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum of 1 year of Long Term Care nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Valid driver’s license

Additional Information

• Pharmacy available on-site 24/7 with Omnicell and medication carts for daily use
• Physician coverage includes hospitalists after hours and nurse practitioners during weekdays
• Interdisciplinary team includes case managers, social workers, and dieticians on-site

This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive LTC/SNF environment with a diverse patient population and a collaborative interdisciplinary team.