Registered Nurse On Call Weekends Only - Hospice

Addus HomeCare; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

JourneyCare Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse on call for weekends to support patients and families across Deerfield, Northbrook, Des Plaines, and Glenview, IL. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure smooth episode transitions.

The role emphasizes clinical judgment, compassionate care, and rigorous record-keeping to maintain excellent patient outcomes and family support in a hospice setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• Current license to practice in the state as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse.
• Must possess current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain data on patient and family needs and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Initiate communication with attending physician and other staff for optimal care.
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and support to family.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and care plans.

Skills

Graduate RN program

IL RN license

2+ years nursing experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

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Registered Nurse On Call Weekends Only - Hospice

JourneyCare Hospice is seeking Hospice RNs to join our rapily growing team! New competitive salaries, immediate openings available, generous time off packages, 401K + match and so much more!

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Possession of a current license to practice in the state as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse
• Demonstrated skill in nursing practices and clinical judgmentsli>
• Ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles
• Must possess current CPR Certification
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required

HOURS: Every Weekend - Saturday and Sunday 8AM-12:30AM

TERRITORY: Deerfield, Northbrook, Des Plaines and Glenview, IL.

What We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

What You'll Do:

• Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact patient and family’s needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, other interdisciplinary staff members and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care.
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to family
• Maintain an accurate clinical record through the timely preparation of care plans and clinical and progress notes