After-Hours Hospice Nurse: Critical Care & Comfort

Advocate Health Care

Oak Brook (IL)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Advocate Health Care seeks an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive in-home and community hospice care in Illinois. You will assess patients, respond to after-hours calls, and coordinate with the care team to ensure comfort and safety at end-of-life. An Illinois RN license and BLS are required, plus a valid driver's license.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication, autonomous decision-making, and strong documentation in the EMR to support quality care.

Qualifications

Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
Licensed RN in Illinois with current BLS.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to patient homes.

Responsibilities

Incorporate responsibility, accountability, critical thinking, and sound clinical decision-making into daily nursing practice.
Provide comprehensive nursing assessment, triage, and intervention for hospice patients during after-hours shifts.
Respond to patient and caregiver calls to assess symptoms, provide education, and determine appropriate interventions consistent with hospice goals of care.
Conduct in-person visits as clinically indicated to manage acute symptom changes, provide crisis support, and ensure patient comfort and safety.
Manage complex end-of-life symptoms and coordinate with physicians and the care team.
Document all patient encounters, assessments, interventions, and communications timely in the EMR.