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Citadel Healthcare

Registered Nurse (RN)

Citadel Healthcare, Freeport, Illinois, United States, 61032

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Base pay range $44.00/hr - $47.00/hr

Citadel at Saint Joseph Village is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team! The Registered Nurse (RN) assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of residents for or a shift of duty. Nursing care is provided through assessment, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care.

Registered Nurse (RN) Duties and Responsibilities

Provides licensed care to assigned residents as ordered by physician and in accordance with facility, federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations

Provides and receives nursing reports upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours

Ensures assigned work area (i.e. nurse station, medication cart, medication room, etc.), resident care rooms and treatment areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner

Directs and supervises the day-to-day certified nursing assistant services for assigned unit to assure that care is being rendered in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations

Takes and records residents blood pressure and vital signs, administers catheter care, administers IV therapy to residents as ordered within license limitations, and provides respiratory care, e.g. oxygen, nebulizer treatments

Receives and transcribes physician’s orders to resident’s charts, Kardex/Care Medication Administration Record (“MAR”), treatment/care plans, as required

Prepares and administers medications and performs treatments as ordered by the physician

Charts nurses notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident’s response to the care

Counts all controlled drugs with other nurse at shift change and notifies management of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift

Ensures the resident’s environment is as free from accidents and hazards. Immediately corrects/addresses potential safety risks as prudent and warranted

Makes written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of shift as required

Admits, transfers and/or discharges residents as necessary to meet the resident’s individual needs and maintains the overall safety of other residents, staff and visitors

All other duties, as assigned

Registered Nurse (RN) Skills and Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Ability to multi-task and remain calm under stress

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to organize and prioritize work

Understands and follows infection control standards, policies and procedures

Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel

Demonstrate basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications

Registered Nurse (RN) Education and Experience

Current CPR Certification required

Nursing Degree or diploma from an accredited College or University

Possess a current license to practice in the State as a Registered Nurse

1 year of experience preferred

Long‑Term care experience preferred

Physical Requirements

Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required

Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required

Citadel Healthcare Full‑Time Benefits

Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Innovative Training Programs

Opportunity for Growth and Advancement

Paid Time Off

And much more

Why Citadel? At Citadel, it’s personal. We’re more than a workplace. We’re a community of caregivers, leaders, and changemakers who show up every day with heart and purpose. Whether you’re at the bedside or behind the scenes, your work matters here because every role contributes to someone’s comfort, dignity, and healing. When you join Citadel, you’re not just building a career. You’re becoming part of something bigger.

We’ve been honored as a Certified Great Place to Work for three years in a row and named one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, but the real reward is the difference we make together. Our people are the heart of our mission, and we invest in you with mentorship, growth opportunities, and a culture that sees you, supports you, and celebrates your impact.

Citadel Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing long and short‑term skilled nursing care. We are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well‑being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome—our number one goal.

Citadel Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.

Apply to join a growing team today! We look forward to receiving your application. Please submit through the Citadel Healthcare portal or contact the recruiter for next steps.

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