Nurse (RN)-Hospice Care

Family Paramount Hospice; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Family Paramount Hospice in Naperville, IL is seeking a Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care in various healthcare settings. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams.

The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, a BLS certification, and at least one year of nursing experience, particularly in hospice care. Benefits include health insurance and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• 1 year of nursing experience required.
• 1 year of hospice experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in various healthcare settings.
• Assess patient conditions and develop care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Ability to assess patient conditions

Proficiency in using medical equipment

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Experience in specialized areas (ophthalmology)

Education

BLS Certification

RN License

CPR Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory surgery centers.
• Assess patient conditions and develop appropriate care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitor and document patient vital signs and medical history.
• Assist with procedures such as tube feedings, wound care, and dialysis.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and their families on disease management and self-care techniques.
• Utilize electronic medical record systems (such as Epic) to document patient information accurately.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to assess patient conditions and make critical decisions in emergency situations (such as in the ER).
• Proficiency in using medical equipment and technology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Attention to detail in documenting patient information, including ICD-9 codes for accurate billing.
• Experience in specialized areas such as ophthalmology or ambulatory surgery centers is a plus.

Benefits

• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting

• Assisted living facility
• Inpatient
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Outpatient
• Rehabilitation center

Medical Specialty

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Experience Required

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)
• Hospice: 1 year (Required)

License and Certification

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Commute

• Naperville, IL (Required)

Job Types: Part-Time

Licensed Practical Nurses may be required to perform additional tasks based on the specific healthcare setting and patient needs.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and skills.