Compassionate Hospice RN Case Manager — 401(k) & Generous PTO

Addus HomeCare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

Generous paid time off

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Hospice certification benefit

Merit increases

Employee discount programs

Job summary

JourneyCare Hospice in Chicago, IL is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive in-home and facility-based hospice care. The role includes patient assessments, care planning, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality end-of-life care.

Candidates must have an RN license, BSN preferred, CPR/First Aid, and ability to coordinate sensitive patient needs while maintaining compassionate family support.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice.
• Must possess current CPR and First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for patient and family caseload, including assessment, eligibility, admission processing, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing process.
• Collect data from patient factors (physical, psychological, social, spiritual) to inform care planning and engage the interdisciplinary team.
• Initiate communication with the attending physician and other agencies to coordinate optimal care.
• Provide regular visits to reassess patient needs and update the plan of care.
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and support the family.
• Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, and timely care plans.
• Supervise and document delivery of care by Home Health Aide per guidelines.

Skills

State RN license

CPR certification

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN or higher

Job description

JourneyCare Hospice in Chicago, IL is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive in-home and facility-based hospice care. The role includes patient assessments, care planning, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality end-of-life care.

Candidates must have an RN license, BSN preferred, CPR/First Aid, and ability to coordinate sensitive patient needs while maintaining compassionate family support.