Hospice RN — On-the-Road Care Navigator (Flexible Schedule)

Capital Hospice & Palliative Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Capital Hospice & Palliative Care in Chicago seeks a full-time hospice registered nurse to organize and direct patient care in community settings. You will assess, plan, implement, and coordinate care with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team while upholding professional nursing standards.

The role emphasizes education, care planning with IDG/PCP, and timely documentation. Travel to patient homes is required to deliver compassionate hospice services and participate in

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid license as a Registered Nurse in Illinois.
• Valid IL driver's license and auto insurance.
• Hospice experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial comprehensive physical assessment and history.
• Ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine hospice plan of care.
• Develop and revise care plans with IDG, PCP, patient & families.
• Educates patient and families on hospice services & philosophy.
• Establish HHA care plans and supervise plan of care per regulations.
• Excellent communication with Clinical Director, IDG Team, PCP, community health representatives, patient & family.
• Completes and submits accurate clinical notes; records pain/symptom changes/outcomes.
• Perform patient information visits or admissions as needed.
• Attend interdisciplinary group meetings.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Registered Nurse license (Illinois)

Job description

Capital Hospice & Palliative Care in Chicago seeks a full-time hospice registered nurse to organize and direct patient care in community settings. You will assess, plan, implement, and coordinate care with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team while upholding professional nursing standards.

The role emphasizes education, care planning with IDG/PCP, and timely documentation. Travel to patient homes is required to deliver compassionate hospice services and participate in