Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Suncrest Hospice; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Suncrest Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients within their homes and facilities. The RN will work with a supportive team, ensuring comprehensive and compassionate care practices while managing documentation and patient needs. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement in a rapidly growing company.

Benefits

Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401k plan with employer match

Work/Life Balance

Opportunity for position upgrades

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in good standing is required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.
• Skills in documentation and triaging patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and services to patients in various settings.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for assessments and interventions.
• Manage patient visits and documentation efficiently.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

Tools

Electronic medical records system

Job description

Why Suncrest

At Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

• Pay Scale: $70,000-$80,000 Annual Salary
• Actual Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
• A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

Details

The Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for providing care and services for a group of patients, visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and assisted living facilities. This position is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team, providing expertise regarding psych-social assessments, interventions, and knowledge of community sources. The Registered Nurse (RN) will work in either a Case Management, Admissions, or Resource role.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice
• Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team.
• Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include: phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of hospice rules and regulations.
• Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e.: to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns)
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
• Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance, to be able to travel across the service area