After-Hours Hospice RN: Compassionate End-of-Life Care

Advocate Health; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Oak Brook, IL seeks an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse for after-hours coverage. You will perform comprehensive nursing assessments, triage, and interventions for hospice patients, including education for patients and caregivers and crisis support.

Travel to patient homes and coordination with the care team are essential responsibilities. The role requires an active RN license in IL, BLS certification, and a minimum of one year of nursing experience in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Active RN license in the state of practice.
• Valid driver’s license and BLS certification.
• Typically one year of nursing experience in any clinical setting.

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.
• Conduct in-person visits to manage acute symptom changes, provide crisis support, and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Manage complex end-of-life symptoms (pain, dyspnea, agitation, anxiety, nausea, secretions).
• Initiate and carry out physician orders and standing hospice protocols within scope of practice.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and caregivers, including decisions to question, refuse, or terminate treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians, APNs, and interdisciplinary team to communicate changes and coordinate care.
• Document all patient encounters accurately in the EMR and ensure clear handoff for continuity.
• Adhere to hospice policies, regulatory requirements, and professional nursing standards, including education and safety initiatives.

Skills

Hospice care

Clinical decision-making

Communication

EMR proficiency

Time management

Education

RN license

BLS certification

Driver's license

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Advocate Health in Oak Brook, IL seeks an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse for after-hours coverage. You will perform comprehensive nursing assessments, triage, and interventions for hospice patients, including education for patients and caregivers and crisis support.

Travel to patient homes and coordination with the care team are essential responsibilities. The role requires an active RN license in IL, BLS certification, and a minimum of one year of nursing experience in a clinical setting.