Registered Nurse at Sevita

Become a Registered Nurse in Rockford, IL. Everybody needs a job but only extraordinary people work here. Our team is fun, creative, and dedicated to making a difference every day in the lives of the people we serve. The heart of what we do is support and serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injury, substance abuse disorder, and/or living with emotional or behavioral disabilities. In this role, you will be one of these extraordinary people. 

• Conduct assessments, implement health care plans, and respond to changes of condition 
• Making doctors appointments and communicating with the physician and external medical centers to ensure consistency of essential medical information 
• Taking medication and treatment orders over the phone
• Provide technical assistance, medical oversight, and training of DSP's to ensure the effective implementation of all related services 
• Provide input regarding health care services to be included in each individual’s service plan 
• Monitor and ensure physicians orders are documented and carried out as prescribed 

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited RN program
• One year of experience working with the population we serve
• Current state RN License
• Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Excellent assessment skills with the ability to exercise critical thinking in the clinical environment
• Effective communication skills – ability to communicate with team members, medical professionals, those we serve, and their families
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
• A commitment to quality in everything you do

Why Join Us as a Registered Nurse?

• Full-time position, pay $38.69/hour
• Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
 

Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.