Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Kankakee, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - LTC

Location: Kankakee, Illinois
Specialty: Long-Term Care (LTC) RN
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Department Information

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Long-Term Care (LTC)
• Bed Census: Typically 80-95 residents (20 rooms are not private)
• Department: LTC | RN
• EMR System: PCC
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

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

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS Certification
• Illinois RN license (must be in hand to submit, temp or permanent)
• Driver’s License required for submission

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Experience with geriatrics preferred
• First-time travelers are welcome (prior travel experience NOT required)

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer IV antibiotics and fluids (no titratable drips)
• Perform patient assessments, medication administration, dressing changes, wound vac management
• Complete admissions and discharges
• CNAs handle vitals and ADLs; no blood sugars by CNAs
• Attend grand rounds/meetings encouraged but not mandatory
• May float between units but generally assigned to the same unit during a stretch

Team & Support

• Respiratory Therapist available in-house during weekdays; nurses cover treatments otherwise
• Physician coverage: Hospitalist after hours, Nurse Practitioner during weekdays, some private MDs follow patients
• Interdisciplinary team includes PT/OT/SLP, RT, social workers, MDS nurses, wound care nurse, dietician
• Respiratory support includes AVAP/CPAP/BIPAP, mostly at night; some continuous use
• Pharmacy on-site 24/7 with Omnicell and med carts

Scheduling & Shifts

• RN/LPN shifts: 5am-5pm
• CNA shifts: 8 or 12 hours
• Weekend and holiday work: Every other weekend/holiday required
• No call or standby requirements
• Management tries to accommodate block scheduling
• Orientation: One 12-hour shift on the floor; additional support if needed

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Any professional color accepted
• COVID Unit: Intermixed with other units
• Respiratory protection: Both PAPR and N95 masks used

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of experience, preferably with geriatrics, and open to first-time travel nurses.