Hospice RN: In-Home After-Hours Care & Crisis Support

Advocate Health Care; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Oak Brook is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate end-of-life care in home and community settings across the area. You will assess, triage, educate, and intervene after-hours, coordinating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient comfort and safety.

The role emphasizes autonomous clinical decision-making, strong communication with patients and families, and adherence to hospice protocols and nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program and active Illinois RN license.
• 1 year hospice/acute care experience preferred.
• BLS certification required or within onboarding period.

Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours nursing assessment, triage, and interventions for hospice patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Document encounters and communicate changes in patient condition timely.

Skills

Hospice nursing

End-of-life care

Assessment

Communication

Education

RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Oak Brook is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate end-of-life care in home and community settings across the area. You will assess, triage, educate, and intervene after-hours, coordinating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient comfort and safety.

The role emphasizes autonomous clinical decision-making, strong communication with patients and families, and adherence to hospice protocols and nursing standards.