Overview
Compensation
Starting pay: $19.85 to $40.84 per hour, based on licensure, experience, and qualifications
Sign-On Bonus
Registered Nurse (RN)
- Full-time: $5,000
- Part-time: $2,500
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Full-time: $3,500
- Part-time: $1,750
Starting pay is based on licensure, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and local market conditions.
Overview
Nursing without the nights, weekends, or holidays.
Are you a nurse looking for better work-life balance without leaving patient care behind?
Chestnut Family Health Center is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in Bloomington, Illinois.
This is an opportunity to continue doing meaningful, hands-on nursing while enjoying a schedule that leaves room for life outside of work. You'll have a consistent weekday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays, along with generous paid time off and opportunities for tuition reimbursement and loan repayment.
At Chestnut, nursing is also about seeing the whole person. You'll work as part of an integrated care team connecting primary care, behavioral health, and psychiatry to help patients navigate their complete health journey.
If you want to use your nursing skills, build relationships with patients, and still have your evenings, weekends, and holidays, this could be the change you've been looking for.
Why You'll Love This Role
- No nights, weekends, or holidays
- Receive a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for RNs or $3,500 for LPNs, based on full-time or part-time status.
- Continue providing meaningful patient care without the schedule demands of traditional bedside nursing.
- Work alongside primary care, behavioral health, and psychiatry professionals in an integrated care setting.
- Build relationships with patients and help them manage their health over time.
- Provide education and support that helps patients and families better understand their care.
- Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and loan repayment opportunities.
- Join a collaborative healthcare team where nurses play an important role in continuity of care.
Responsibilities
- Carry out individualized healthcare plans developed by practitioners.
- Administer medications and treatments prescribed by practitioners.
- Interview patients and gather relevant health histories.
- Administer and evaluate medical tests as appropriate.
- Provide health education to patients and their families.
- Assess patients by phone and in person for acute physical health concerns.
- Communicate patient needs and concerns to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
- Serve as a liaison among prescribers, patients, laboratories, primary care providers, other healthcare providers, pharmacies, and Chestnut staff to support continuity of care.
- Provide support and guidance to patients while helping maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Document patient care and related information accurately in the electronic medical record.
- Protect the confidentiality and security of patient and organizational information.
- Promote Chestnut's culture of customer service excellence through adherence to behavioral standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Licensure & Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
- CPR certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
Skills & Knowledge
- Knowledge of pharmacology and potential medication side effects.
- Strong patient assessment and communication skills.
- Ability to provide patient and family education in a clear, supportive manner.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with providers, pharmacies, laboratories, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) and e-prescribing systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to provide compassionate, professional care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Additional Requirements
- Must successfully complete Chestnut's required background check process.
Benefits
Chestnut offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees designed to support your health, career, and life outside of work, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan repayment opportunities
- professional development and continuing education
- Career advancement opportunities throughout the organization
Check out our benefits here!
Since 1973, Chestnut Health Systems has been improving lives through integrated behavioral health, primary care, substance use treatment, prevention, research, and community partnerships.
Today, more than 800 compassionate employees serve individuals and families throughout Illinois and Missouri. Our interdisciplinary teams deliver trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care that integrates behavioral health, primary care, dental, and community-based services to improve health outcomes and strengthen communities.
At Chestnut, you'll find more than a nursing job. You'll become part of a team where your clinical skills matter, your contribution is valued, and you can provide meaningful care while maintaining balance in your own life.
Additional Information
Please note: An active Illinois RN or LPN license is required for consideration for this position.
To be considered, applicants must attach a resume and complete the application.
Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.
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