Hospice Registered Nurse, Lake in the Hills

Safe Life Home Health Care, LLC; Lake in the Hills (IL); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Flexible schedule

Résumé du poste

Anodyne Palliative Services in Chicago is looking for a dedicated RN to join our hospice team. You will assess patients, implement individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team, administer medications, and provide compassionate support to patients and families at end-of-life.

The ideal candidate has an Illinois RN license, at least 1 year of hospice or palliative care experience, knowledge of infection control, and the ability to lift patients as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license required.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience, hospice/palliative preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Familiarity with sterile processing techniques.
• Experience in family planning and counseling.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and assist ambulatory patients.
• Familiarity with dementia care techniques.
• Knowledge of medical imaging procedures and interpretation.
• Esthetic laser experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with DME usage and maintenance.

Responsabilités

• Provide compassionate care to hospice patients and families.
• Assess physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor response to treatment and adjust plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families on disease, symptoms, and end-of-life care.
• Offer emotional support and counseling.
• Coordinate with other healthcare professionals for continuity of care.
• Document care activities accurately and timely.

Connaissances

Nursing

Infection control

Family counseling

Dementia care

Ability to lift

Sonography knowledge

Medical imaging familiarity

Esthetic laser as a plus

DME usage/maintenance

Formation

RN License (Illinois)

Description du poste

About us

Anodyne Palliative Services is a distinguished hospice company nestled in the heart of Chicago, dedicated to providing unparalleled end-of-life care. With a steadfast commitment to preserving dignity, enhancing comfort, and enriching the quality of life for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses, we stand as a beacon of compassion and professional excellence in the healthcare community. Our tight-knit team of skilled professionals shares a collective passion for delivering personalized care with empathy and respect.

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

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in the state of Illinois
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in hospice or palliative care
• Knowledge of infection control principles and practices
• 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

We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as medical insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time, Per Diem

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Medical Specialty

• Critical & Intensive Care
• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Wound Care

Physical Setting

• Acute care
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Outpatient

Supplemental Pay

• Bonus opportunities
• Crisis pay
• Differential pay
• Overtime pay

License/Certification

• RN License (Required)

Shift availability

• Day Shift (Preferred)