After-Hours Hospice RN - Home Care Specialist

Joliet Area Community Hospice; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Personal Time Off

Holiday Paid

Job summary

Joliet Area Community Hospice is seeking an After Hours RN for the DuPage Territory on weekends to provide in-home hospice nursing, assessments, and interventions. The role focuses on comfort, symptom management, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The RN will conduct evaluations, update care plans, administer medications, educate families, and ensure timely documentation in compliance with policies. A valid IL RN license and 3 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold an active RN license in Illinois.
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience in home health, critical care, or long-term care.
• Valid driver's license and insured, reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provides after-hours skilled nursing care, assessments, and interventions in patients' homes.
• Completes comprehensive patient evaluations, develops care plans, and collaborates with the team.
• Responds to urgent patient needs and communicates with physicians and care teams.
• Administers medications, educates patients and families, and documents care accurately.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and supports continuity of patient care.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday with weekend and holiday rotation.

Skills

Home health care

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

RN license

Job description

Joliet Area Community Hospice is seeking an After Hours RN for the DuPage Territory on weekends to provide in-home hospice nursing, assessments, and interventions. The role focuses on comfort, symptom management, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The RN will conduct evaluations, update care plans, administer medications, educate families, and ensure timely documentation in compliance with policies. A valid IL RN license and 3 years of relevant experience are required.