Hospice Care Nurse - End-of-Life Support & Education

Advocate Health; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Illinois seeks a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to coordinate patient and family care across hospice settings, with contacts at least every 15 days and a focus on comfort at end of life.

You will educate patients and families, update physicians, lead the IDG, develop and revise the Plan of Care, document in the EHR, supervise nursing visits, and ensure care continuity and compliance with agency standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Valid RN license to practice nursing.
• 1–2 years of nursing experience, including home health, hospice, medical/surgical, or ICU.
• Ability to supervise paraprofessional staff and coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient/family care across hospice settings and assess needs with minimum contact every 15 days.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, hospice philosophy, and end-of-life signs.
• Lead the IDG, develop and revise the Plan of Care, and coordinate services with team members.

Skills

Nursing

Home health

Hospice care

Assessment skills

Communication

Education

RN license

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Advocate Health in Illinois seeks a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to coordinate patient and family care across hospice settings, with contacts at least every 15 days and a focus on comfort at end of life.

You will educate patients and families, update physicians, lead the IDG, develop and revise the Plan of Care, document in the EHR, supervise nursing visits, and ensure care continuity and compliance with agency standards.