RN/LPN – Residential Services

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

Flexible scheduling options available

Starting pay is based on licensure, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and local market conditions. Additional earnings may be available through applicable shift differentials.

Overview

Build relationships. See the progress. Be part of the journey.

Looking for a nursing role where you can build real connections with patients and be part of their day-to-day progress?

Chestnut Health Systems is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for our Residential Services team in Bloomington, Illinois.

Residential nursing gives you the opportunity to know the people you're caring for. Rather than seeing a patient for only a brief encounter, you'll be part of their care from admission through discharge, providing hands-on nursing, medication management, health education, assessment, and ongoing support.

You'll work closely with an interdisciplinary team of medical, behavioral health, and support professionals who communicate and collaborate to provide integrated, whole-person care.

If you enjoy building relationships with patients, seeing their progress over time, and being part of a team that supports both patients and one another, this could be a great fit.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Build meaningful relationships with patients and see their progress over time.
• Be involved in the patient's journey from admission through discharge.
• 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.
• Take advantage of flexible scheduling options.
• Provide hands-on nursing in a structured, supportive residential environment.
• Work closely with medical, behavioral health, and support professionals as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Help patients understand their health, medications, and treatment.
• Support whole-person care that recognizes both physical and behavioral health needs.
• Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and loan repayment opportunities.
• Join a team where communication, collaboration, and continuity of care matter.

• Complete nursing assessments during admission and assist in developing initial plans of care.
• Support discharge planning to help ensure continuity of care after patients leave residential services.
• Carry out healthcare plans developed by practitioners.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patients for effectiveness, potential side effects, and other concerns.
• Assess patients in person for acute and ongoing physical health needs.
• Provide health education to patients and their families.
• Coordinate treatment with an interdisciplinary team that includes medical, behavioral health, and support professionals.
• Provide integrated service coordination to support whole-person care.
• Serve as a liaison among prescribers, pharmacies, other healthcare providers, patients, and members of the treatment team.
• Communicate changes in patient health or other concerns to appropriate members of the care team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Provide nursing support and guidance while helping maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
• Protect the confidentiality and security of patient and organizational information.
• Promote Chestnut's culture of customer service excellence and uphold standards for quality patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 nursing assessment and patient communication skills.
• Ability to provide clear and supportive health education to patients and families.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with prescribers, pharmacies, healthcare providers, behavioral health professionals, and other members of an interdisciplinary team.
• Basic computer skills, including experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to provide compassionate, professional care to individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and healthcare needs.

Additional Requirements

• Must successfully complete Chestnut's required background check process.
• Ability to work the schedule required for the position.

Benefits

Chestnut offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees designed to support your health, career, and well-being, 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

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About Chestnut

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, and community-based services to improve health outcomes and strengthen communities.

At Chestnut, residential nursing is about more than completing clinical tasks. You'll become part of a patient's support system, working alongside a team to help individuals move forward in their health and recovery.

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.

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled