Female Registered Nurse (RN) - Private Duty | Day & Overnight 8-Hour Shifts | Chicago, IL

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Female Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide private-duty nursing care for a client in Chicago, IL.

This is a high-acuity private-duty nursing case involving a client who sustained a traumatic brain injury resulting in quadriplegia (paralysis of the arms and legs) and is non-verbal.

The client has a tracheostomy and G-tube and requires skilled nursing care and total-care assistance.

Required Clinical Competencies

The RN must be comfortable and competent in:

• Tracheostomy care
• G-tube feeding
• Nebulizer treatments
• Monitoring and responding to changes in the client's condition
• Total-care assistance
• Providing safe and compassionate care to a client with significant physical limitations
• Following the established plan of care and physician orders

Important: The RN should therefore be comfortable providing total care, in addition to skilled nursing responsibilities.

Previous experience with tracheostomy, G-tube feeding, traumatic brain injury, quadriplegia, or other high-acuity home-care cases is strongly preferred.

Schedule

We are currently seeking coverage for:

Available Shifts:

• 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM
• 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Monday-Sunday
• 8-hour shifts
• 16 hours of coverage required daily

Candidates may be considered for one or multiple shifts depending on availability.

Duties

• Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with the client's individualized care plan.
• Monitor the client's condition and promptly report changes in health status.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Provide appropriate support with activities of daily living and personal care as required.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Follow infection-control, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the care team, family, and supervising clinical staff.
• Provide compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care.

Experience

• Valid RN license with current state certification; prior experience in private duty nursing highly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex patient care settings including ICU, emergency medicine, or trauma centers.
• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner; familiarity with ICD-10/ICD-9 coding is advantageous.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or in memory care environments is desirable.
• Strong background in critical care procedures including airway management, aseptic technique, and acute pain management.
• Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work 8-hour day or overnight shifts.

Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through dedicated nursing excellence!

Pay: $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• 1. Do you have an active Illinois RN license?

2. Do you have a current BLS/CPR certification?
3. Are you available for 8-hour overnight shifts (10:00 PM-6:00 AM) or day shifts (6:00 AM - 2:00 PM) ?
4. Do you have experience with private duty or home health nursing? (Preferred)

Work Location: In person