Hospice Registered Nurse RN

Three Oaks Hospice; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Oaks Hospice in Illinois is seeking a registered nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients at home and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate end-of-life care.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, patient/family education, and on-call coverage as part of a dedicated hospice program that supports patients and families through difficult times.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Associate or bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Current state RN license and valid driver's license.
• Two years RN experience in a clinical setting; hospice/home health preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Proficient computer skills; MS Office preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients and families.
• High standard of ethics and compliance; ability to cope with family stress.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and document health status, risks, and needs.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and families.
• Educate patients and families about end-of-life care and planning.
• Initiate and update individualized care plans and goals.
• Provide on-call nursing services as assigned.
• Use prescribed procedures to deliver skilled nursing care.
• Maintain accurate progress notes and communicate changes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Come join our team at Three Oaks Hospice and our sister companies—Agape Hospice Care, Sage Hospice, Primary and Palliative Care, Elevation Hospice of Colorado, Elevation Hospice, and Primary and Palliative Care of Utah. We are growing and looking for compassionate professionals who want to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career in hospice and palliative care.

Together, we share a unified mission to deliver best-in-class care to patients and families. While each organization maintains its own identity and local culture, we operate as one connected network—using shared systems and support to create a smooth, consistent, and candidate-friendly hiring experience.

Why Work For Us

We are committed to being an employer of choice, offering a supportive culture centered on patient care, clinical excellence, and employee success. If you’re looking for purpose, stability, and growth—this is the place to be. Join our team!

Position Summary

Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency; and assumes the responsibility for coordination of care.

Essential Duties

• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs and ADLs, i.e., risk for grief, cultural/spiritual, verbal /non-verbal.
• Implement the individualized POC and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
• Consulting with and educating the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Providing training to other staff as needed.
• Initiating appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Preparing clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
• Coordinating all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of the IDT.
• Use of case management approach and referring to other services as needed.
• Informing physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care.
• Determining scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
• Assessing ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
• Evaluating own needs for support and using identified systems to meet the need
• Communicating information using current process and technology available to the organization.
• Applying specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Associate or bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Current state license as an RN and current state driver’s license
• Two years’ experience as an RN in a clinical care setting; previous hospice or home health experience preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Proficient skill using a computer is required; Microsoft office suite experience is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide effective support to the patient and family
• Demonstrate skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles.
• Strong communication and organizational skills and high-standard of ethics and compliance