Compassionate Hospice Nurse — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Anodyne Palliative Services; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Anodyne Palliative Services in Chicago, IL, seeks a skilled registered nurse to provide compassionate hospice care and interprofessional collaboration. You will assess needs, implement care plans, administer medications, and support patients and families at end-of-life.

Ideal candidates have an Illinois RN license, at least 1 year in hospice or palliative care, and comfort with physical demands. This on-site role offers competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience, preferably in hospice or palliative care.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Familiarity with sterile processing techniques.
• Experience in family planning and counseling.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and assist with ambulatory patients.
• Familiarity with dementia care techniques.
• Knowledge of medical imaging procedures and interpretation.
• Experience with esthetic laser treatment is a plus.
• Familiarity with durable medical equipment (DME) usage and maintenance.
• Proficiency in sonography is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and quality care to hospice patients and their families.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Monitor and evaluate patient's response to treatment and adjust care plan as needed.
• Educate patients and families on disease process, symptom management, and end-of-life care options.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families.
• Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Document patient care activities accurately and timely.

Skills

Infection control principles

Sterile processing techniques

Family planning and counseling

Dementia care techniques

Ability to lift heavy objects

Proficiency in sonography

Education

RN license (Illinois)

Tools

Durable Medical Equipment usage

Medical imaging interpretation

Job description

Anodyne Palliative Services in Chicago, IL, seeks a skilled registered nurse to provide compassionate hospice care and interprofessional collaboration. You will assess needs, implement care plans, administer medications, and support patients and families at end-of-life.

Ideal candidates have an Illinois RN license, at least 1 year in hospice or palliative care, and comfort with physical demands. This on-site role offers competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.