Hospice RN — End-of-Life Care Leader

Advocate Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a compassionate RN to coordinate end-of-life care for hospice patients in Illinois. The role involves educating patients and families, leading the interdisciplinary group, and ensuring adherence to agency and regulatory standards.

Strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills are essential to manage complex caseloads and coordinate services across the care team. The position requires an active RN license, experience in hospice or home health, and the

Qualifications

• RN license in the state where practice is required.
• Experience in home health, hospice, or related care environments is preferred.
• Ability to educate patients and families about disease processes and care plans.

Responsibilities

• Identify and coordinate patient/family care for terminally ill patients.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, hospice philosophy, and end-of-life signs.
• Review caseload to ensure appropriate utilization of services and care levels.
• Lead the IDG to develop and implement the patient’s Plan of Care.
• Document in the electronic health record per policy and guidelines.
• Assess patient response to treatments and update plans accordingly.
• Supervise home health aides and licensed practical nurses per standards.
• Facilitate discharge planning and coordinate community resources.
• Possibly conduct OASIS assessments and ensure skilled nursing criteria.
• Mentor new staff and ensure safety and proper body mechanics.

Skills

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

RN license (state)

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a compassionate RN to coordinate end-of-life care for hospice patients in Illinois. The role involves educating patients and families, leading the interdisciplinary group, and ensuring adherence to agency and regulatory standards.

Strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills are essential to manage complex caseloads and coordinate services across the care team. The position requires an active RN license, experience in hospice or home health, and the