Registered Nurse, RN

Avantara Lake Zurich Lake Zurich, IL, US

Welcome to Avantara Lake Zurich, a top-rated skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Lake Zurich, Illinois, recognized for its commitment to excellence in care. We are proud to have received the prestigious Gold Seal of Approval® Certification from The Joint Commission for Post-Acute Care and Nursing Care, underscoring our dedication to healthcare quality and safety.

In addition to this honor, Avantara Lake Zurich has been named one of America's Best Nursing Homes for 2024 by Newsweek and is also recognized as one of the Best Nursing Homes for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report. These accolades reflect our ongoing efforts to provide compassionate, individualized care to our residents in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.

We are a UNION Building

Located in the serene and welcoming community of Lake Zurich, our facility offers a warm, home-like environment and the opportunity to be part of an award-winning team. If you're passionate about delivering top-tier healthcare and want to advance your career in a highly regarded facility, Avantara Lake Zurich is the perfect place for you.

Avantara Lake Zurich is looking to invest in a Registered Nurse, RN by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed.

Registered Nurse, RN

Job Description:

$3500 sign-on bonus

Same day pay!

Starting pay: $38.00 per hour

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Nursing? We are currently searching for Registered Nurses, RN’s to join our friendly, caring and supportive team! Avantara Lake Zurich is rapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in Registered Nurse’s, RN’s by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed.

We offer great benefits including:

Same Day Pay
Medical, Vision, & Dental
401K with Employer Match
Free Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Sick and Vacation Time package
Holiday Pay
Shift Differential Pay
Bonus Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Internal Growth Opportunities
Proactive Health Management Wellness Program (PHMP)
Employee Assistance Program
Emergency Assistance Grant Program.

To be eligible for consideration applicants should have:

As a minimum, an unencumbered State of Illinois Registered Nurse, RN license. Prior Registered Nurse, RN experience is preferable but we are willing to invest in the right candidate!

As a Registered Nurse, RN you are the backbone of the Clinical Department. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at Avantara Lake Zurich by ensuring residents receive the medication and nursing care they need as directed by their individual care plan, conducting resident assessments, being a team leader, and advocating for your residents. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they are comfortable and safe.

Avantara Lake Zurich is located at 900 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, offering easy access to nearby parks, restaurants, and shopping, creating a peaceful and convenient setting for both staff and residents. Join our dedicated team and contribute to a facility recognized for its excellence in care, making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents every day.

Avantara Lake Zurich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Avantara Lake Zurich never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.

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Ability to communicate with site leadership during critical high census surges to ensure and facilitate discharges and admissions This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 04/20/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. 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Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.