After-Hours Hospice RN: Compassionate Patient Care

Advocate Health Care

Oak Brook (IL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Hospice RN to provide after-hours nursing care for hospice patients in home and community settings. You will assess symptoms, triage, educate patients and caregivers, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and align with end-of-life goals.

The role requires an accredited nursing program, active RN license in the state of practice, and willingness to travel to patient homes.

Qualifications

Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
Strong understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care principles.
Ability to manage urgent and complex clinical situations independently.

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.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to communicate changes in patient condition and coordinate care.
Document all patient encounters, assessments, interventions, and communications accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.