Company Description

• Start Date:  ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon
  • Orientation Note:  Our New Employee Orientations are held every other Wednesday, starting at 10:30am.  You will need to attend the full day.
• Hourly Wage:  RN = $45/hr and LPN = $37/hr
• Shift:  8 hour shifts; NOC/Overnights
• Schedule:  11pm - 7am, with an every-other weekend rotation
  • Part Time will require: 2-3 shifts per week PLUS every other weekend

The Terrace is a 115-bed skilled nursing facility in Waukegan, dedicated to providing high-quality care to older adults through short-term rehabilitation and long-term memory care. Our residents come to us following hospitalization, surgery, or illness, or because they need ongoing support related to dementia or chronic conditions.

Clinical care at The Terrace is resident-centered and team-driven. Nurses, therapists, social services, and support staff work closely together to promote recovery, maintain function, and preserve dignity. We focus on safe transitions of care, individualized treatment plans, and meaningful outcomes for each resident.

At The Terrace, clinicians are respected as professionals. Your voice matters, your clinical judgment is valued, and your work directly impacts patient outcomes every day.

Why Clinicians Choose The Terrace in Waukegan

• 🌿 Collaborative care environment — strong teamwork across nursing, therapy, and social services
• ❤️ Purpose-driven work — make a real impact in rehab, memory care, and long-term support
• 📊 Clinical focus on outcomes — patient safety, quality measures, and individualized care
• 🧭 Supportive leadership — accessible leaders who understand clinical realities
• 👩‍⚕️ Professional respect — your skills, experience, and compassion are valued

If you’re a compassionate professional who values connection, teamwork, and purpose, The Terrace is where you belong.

Job Description

Floor Nurse (RN/LPN) - Deliver Compassionate Care in Skilled Nursing

At our Skilled Nursing Facility, RNs and LPNs play a vital role in helping older adults recover, maintain dignity, and live safely - whether they’re here for short-term rehab or long-term memory care. You’ll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team that values compassion, teamwork, and consistent quality care.

In This Role, You Will

• Provide safe, person-centered nursing care tailored to older adults’ needs
• Administer medications and treatments following individualized care plans
• Monitor resident progress and promptly address changes in condition
• Collaborate closely with CNAs, therapists, and physicians as part of the care team
• Help maintain a calm, respectful, and safe environment for all residents
• Document care accurately using electronic health records (PCC)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Make a meaningful impact caring for a stable, consistent resident population
• Work alongside skilled professionals in a supportive, team-focused environment
• Follow clear nursing protocols with strong leadership support
• Use modern technology for real-time bedside documentation
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
• Annual merit increases and a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement savings for full-time staff
• Refer-a-Friend bonus program

Ready to provide compassionate nursing care that makes a difference every day?
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Qualifications

Floor Nurse:  We will consider a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for this role.

What we need from you:

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in IL
• Prior floor nurse experience within a skilled nursing facility is strongly preferred
• Experience with the post-acute patients – specifically the cardiac, post op ortho & the medically complex
• Electronic medical records experience is helpful (Point Click Care or PCC is ideal)
• New Grads are encouraged to apply

Ask us about our Nursing Leadership Academy and AIT training programs.  A one year intensive hands-on & classroom program to help prepare you for the next step in your career!

Additional Information

This overview/ad is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.  More information will be disclosed during your interview and on the formal Job Description

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This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT.  We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers. 

Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.