Hospice RN — After-Hours Care Specialist (Suburbs IL)

551 Meridian Hospice; Oak Brook (IL); Presencial; USD 49 000 - 73 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance Program

Resumo da oferta

Advocate Health's Illinois hospice division is seeking a compassionate RN to provide after-hours hospice care in Bridgeview, Broadview, and surrounding areas. The role involves 36 hours per week with block scheduling, including 12-hour shifts from 8p-8a and a rotating holiday track.

Travel to patient homes is required as part of comprehensive hospice care. Responsibilities include triage, symptom management, education for patients and caregivers, and collaboration with the care team to ensure

Qualificações

• Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care principles.
• Ability to manage urgent and complex clinical situations independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including calm and compassionate guidance during crisis situations.

Responsabilidades

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessment, triage, and intervention for hospice patients during after-hours shifts.
• Respond to patient and caregiver calls to assess symptoms, provide education, and determine appropriate interventions consistent with hospice goals of care.
• Conduct in-person visits as clinically indicated to manage acute symptom changes, provide crisis support, and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Manage complex end-of-life symptoms, including pain, dyspnea, agitation, anxiety, nausea, and terminal secretions.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to communicate changes in patient condition and coordinate care.
• Document all patient encounters, assessments, and communications accurately in the EMR.

Conhecimentos

Hospice philosophy

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

EMR proficiency

Formação académica

RN license

BLS certification

Active RN license in state

Driver's license

Nursing program completion

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Advocate Health's Illinois hospice division is seeking a compassionate RN to provide after-hours hospice care in Bridgeview, Broadview, and surrounding areas. The role involves 36 hours per week with block scheduling, including 12-hour shifts from 8p-8a and a rotating holiday track.

Travel to patient homes is required as part of comprehensive hospice care. Responsibilities include triage, symptom management, education for patients and caregivers, and collaboration with the care team to ensure