Hospice Admissions Nurse - Evening Shift, Travel Between Sites

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Illinois is seeking a Hospice Admissions Nurse for the evening shift, working at Condell Medical Center and Lutheran General Hospital. The role includes leading the interdisciplinary team, admitting patients to hospice services, assessing eligibility, and coordinating care with physicians and the IDT.

The ideal candidate is an RN with strong assessment, communication, and care coordination skills, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate hospice with dignity and

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in the state where practice occurs.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Typically requires 2 years of direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the admission process to hospice services and coordinate the interdisciplinary care team.
• Obtain patient history and perform physical assessment to determine hospice eligibility and level of care.
• Explain hospice services to patients and families and obtain informed consent.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Care coordination

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Advocate Health in Illinois is seeking a Hospice Admissions Nurse for the evening shift, working at Condell Medical Center and Lutheran General Hospital. The role includes leading the interdisciplinary team, admitting patients to hospice services, assessing eligibility, and coordinating care with physicians and the IDT.

The ideal candidate is an RN with strong assessment, communication, and care coordination skills, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate hospice with dignity and