Registered Nurse RN After Hours PRN Hospice

1004 UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Phone and laptop provided

Job summary

AdventHealth in Hinsdale, IL is seeking a PRN Night RN to join our hospice care team within the Great Lakes region. You will provide nursing care, respond to emergencies, and coordinate with Triage and Case Management.

This role offers mileage reimbursement, a company phone and laptop, and flexible night shifts with initial days orientation. An Associate's Degree in Nursing and RN license are required; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license and CPR/BLS certification.
• Proficient in EMR systems and basic Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and interpret physician orders and care plans.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in the inpatient hospice setting.
• Respond to patient emergencies and support Triage/Case Management.
• Document patient contacts accurately and on time.
• Coordinate medications and supplies with care teams.
• Participate in staff meetings and in-services as required.

Skills

EMR knowledge

Nursing skills

MS Office proficiency

Reading orders / plans

Infection control

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN Shift: Night (United States of America) Address: 120 N OAK ST City: HINSDALE State: Illinois Postal Code: 60521

Job Description:

Schedule: PRN Nights Shift: Night Shift Coverage 5pm-8am at least one day per week. Orientation is Monday - Friday Dayshift for the first 2 weeks. Location: Great Lakes Regions - AdventHealth Service Area. Mileage reimbursement provided: $0.76 per mile Company provided phone and laptop/iPad Communicates pertinent patient and employee information to interdisciplinary teams and Patient Care Managers daily. Consults with the Triage Nurse or on-call Nursing Manager regarding unusual situations and potential risk management issues before initiating Crisis Care or approving General Inpatient (GIP) status. Completes all documentation regarding patient contact activities timely and ensure accuracy and completion. Participates in staff meetings, department meetings, team meetings, in-services, and other related activities. Responds in a timely manner to emails and phone calls during assigned hours of duty. Assists in the Inpatient Unit and provide nursing care to patients as needed. Responds to patient emergencies outside normal business hours and during early morning hours. Travels to patient residences as directed by the Triage Nurse to assess patient conditions based on emergency or urgent needs. Assesses patient conditions and need for immediate care due to falls or other traumatic events, communicating with Triage and Case Management staff. Performs nursing procedures such as inserting catheters, feeding tubes, and administering intravenous medications if credentialed. Educates the patient’s family and other caregivers on hospice care and services provided to the patient. Coordinates patient needs for medications and medical equipment with the Triage Nurse, delivering supplies and prescriptions as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• [Required] Knowledge of electronic medical record.
• [Required] Knowledge of nursing skills in the performance of duties in compliance with the legal and ethical parameters established and based on the level of education and certification attained by the employee.
• [Required] Knowledge of basic to intermediate application of Microsoft Office Suite including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook as well as internet software.
• [Required] Ability to read and interpret documents such as physician orders, plan of care documents, policies and procedures and other instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• [Required] Ability to follow standard precaution guidelines for infection control, including when providing patient care.
• [Required] Ability to complete AdventHealth Hospice Care CFL Orientation and Training, as necessary.

Education:

• [Required] Associate's of Nursing
• [Preferred] Bachelor's of Nursing

Work Experience:

• [Required] 2+ years experience as a registered nurse
• [Preferred] Home health and/or acute care nursing experience [Preferred}

Licenses and Certifications:

• [Required] Registered Nurse (RN)
• [Required] Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)
• [Required] Driver's License (DL)
• [Required] Auto Insurance (AL)

Physical Requirements:

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Pay Range:

$33.94 - $57.08

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.