Registered Nurse (Field Hospice) - PRN

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center; United States; On-site; USD 48,808 - 75,657; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center is seeking an experienced RN for a PRN position in Field Hospice. Responsibilities include collecting pertinent health data, evaluating care collaboratively, and planning individualized patient care.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of one year of nursing experience, be an active RN in Illinois, and hold an ADN. The role also supports continued education and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of nursing experience.
• Driver's License - State of Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Collects pertinent data regarding patient's health.
• Evaluates care and collaborates with disciplines.
• Plans care for patients and attends to families.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work with death and dying

Minimal supervision

Education

Active RN in the State of IL

ADN

BLS or CPR certification

Job description

Job Details

Department: Field Hospice

Hours: PRN - varies as needed

Responsibilities

• Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient's health or the situation.
• Recognizes normal and abnormal findings when gathering data.
• Attends to patients and families at the time of patient’s death.
• Plans and evaluates care in collaboration with appropriate disciplines for assigned patients.
• Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnosis, problems, and issues.
• Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. Reports data and outcomes to appropriate physician and/or other disciplines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Familiar/comfortable working with death and dying.
• Familiar/comfortable working with minimal supervision.
• Implements care and supervises care delivered by other team members in alignment with the plan of care and approved safety and infection control standards.
• In collaboration with Leader/Director, actively pursues required knowledge and skills through orientation activities specific to the unit, unit based in-service programs, reading current literature and seeking new clinical learning opportunities.
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation.
• Participates in on‑call rotation for after office hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes.
• Prepares for and participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
• Establishes effective working relationships with peers, physicians, and other members of the health care team. Identifies and confers with appropriate resources regarding patient care decisions.
• Submits required documentation on a timely basis.
• Employs teaching strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• Verifies reimbursement sources (i.e. Medicare, Medicaid or insurance cards) at the time of admission and provides information regarding reimbursement for services to patients/clients and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of nursing experience.
• Active RN in the State of IL.
• ADN (Required).
• BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire).
• Driver's License - State of Illinois.

Benefits

Estimated Compensation Range $35.43 - $54.92 Pay based on experience.

Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training.

We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain our employees, while providing them opportunities to grow their careers.

We support on-site classroom learning programs and internet courses, and we have a generous tuition reimbursement program—all designed to help staff achieve their goals.