RN Long Term Care/SNF
Kankakee, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Long Term Care (LTC)

Location: Kankakee, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours: 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week
Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) / Long Term Care (LTC)
Census: Typically 80-95 residents
Patient Ratios:

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

Job Description & Duties

• Provide IV therapy, assessments, medication administration, dressing changes, and wound vac care
• Perform admissions and discharges
• Collaborate with respiratory therapists (RT) who are on-site during weekdays; nurses perform treatments when RT is not available
• CNAs handle vitals and activities of daily living (ADLs), but not blood sugars
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and grand rounds (encouraged)
• May float between units but generally assigned to the same unit during a stretch
• Orientation includes one 12-hour shift on the floor to assess comfort and confidence

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Geriatric patients preferred
• Common conditions include feeding tubes, IV antibiotics, post-surgical care, rehabilitation, and long-term care needs
• Patients may be on AVAP/CPAP/BIPAP, mostly at night; some continuous use possible

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Illinois RN license (must be active and in hand to submit application)
• BLS Certification
• Valid 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)

Scheduling & Work Environment

• 12-hour day shifts, typically 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Weekend and holiday work required every other week
• No call or standby requirements
• Scrub color: Any professional color accepted
• COVID-19 patients intermixed with general population
• Use of PAPR or N95 masks as needed

Additional Information

• Electronic Medical Record system: PCC
• Pharmacy available on-site 24/7 with Omnicell and med carts for medication management
• Interdisciplinary team includes PT/OT/SLP, RT, social workers, MDS nurses, wound care nurse, and dietician
• Physician coverage includes hospitalist after hours, nurse practitioner during weekdays, and 24/7 on-call providers

This position offers a supportive LTC environment with a focus on geriatric care and interdisciplinary collaboration.