On-Call Hospice RN: After-Hours Care & Comfort

Oasis Hospice And Palliative Care Inc.; Homewood (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Oasis Hospice And Palliative Care Inc. in Homewood, IL seeks an On Call RN to provide after-hours nursing care to patients and families during meaningful moments. You will respond to calls, perform urgent home visits, and administer medications per the care plan.

The role requires an Illinois RN license and strong assessment skills; hospice or home health experience is preferred. You will collaborate with a interdisciplinary team, document care, and support families with compassionate

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Illinois.
• Experience in hospice, palliative, or home health nursing preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage on-call responsibilities with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Respond to after-hours patient and family calls, providing clinical assessment and guidance
• Conduct urgent and unscheduled home visits to evaluate and manage patient symptoms
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with the patient's plan of care
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary hospice team regarding patient status changes
• Provide compassionate end-of-life education and emotional support to patients and families
• Document all clinical assessments, interventions, and communications accurately and timely
• Coordinate with physicians and care team members to adjust care plans as needed

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication

Critical thinking

Independence on-call

Job description

Oasis Hospice And Palliative Care Inc. in Homewood, IL seeks an On Call RN to provide after-hours nursing care to patients and families during meaningful moments. You will respond to calls, perform urgent home visits, and administer medications per the care plan.

The role requires an Illinois RN license and strong assessment skills; hospice or home health experience is preferred. You will collaborate with a interdisciplinary team, document care, and support families with compassionate