Registered Nurse RN Hospice Weekend

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Hinsdale (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Hospice RN for weekend shifts to provide essential nursing services. This role involves responding to patient emergencies, assessing conditions, and coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams while ensuring family support. Candidates should hold an Associate's Degree and have at least three years of nursing experience, along with a commitment to delivering compassionate care.

Benefits

Up to $5000 Sign On Bonus

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License and auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provides after hours nursing services to Hospice patients.
• Assesses patient condition during emergencies.
• Educates family on hospice care procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Emergency Response

Communication

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Job Number:

Registered Nurse RN Hospice Weekend (

Job Number:

25018245 )

Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Up to $5000 Sign On Bonus
• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining 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. 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: Full Time

Shift : 9am-9pm Every Saturday, Sunday and Monday (could be flexible on the variable weekday).

Location: All of Dupage, Will, & (Partial Cook), near Midway airport

The role you’ll contribute:

The Hospice Weekend RN provides after hours nursing services to Hospice patients through scheduled and unscheduled visits.The Hospice Weekend RN works together with Triage Nurses and other after-hours staff in order to respond to patients’ emergencies, assess patients’ condition and report on findings in a timely manner as deemed necessary.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Works outside normal business hours and/or during early morning hours to respond to patient emergencies.
• Responds to orders from Triage Nurse to travel to patient residence location to assess patient condition based on emergency or urgent needs.
• Assesses patient condition and need for immediate care due to fall or other traumatic event. Communicates condition to Triage and/or Case Management staff and receives and follows instructions.
• Performs nursing procedures as instructed or indicated, such as insert catheters, feeding tubes, and if credentialed, administer intravenous medications.
• Educates the patient’s family and other caregivers on hospice care and what services will be provided to the patient.
• Coordinates patient needs for medications and/or medical equipment with the Triage Nurse and may deliver patient supplies and pick up and deliver new prescriptions from the pharmacy to patient.
• Communicates pertinent patient and employee information to interdisciplinary teams and Patient Care Managers on a daily basis.
• Consults the Triage Nurse or on-call Nursing Manager regarding unusual situations and potential risk management issues and confers with before initiating Crisis Care or approving General Inpatient (GIP) status.

Qualifications

The expertise and experience you’ll need to succeed :

• Associates Degree.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the discretion of the Administrator.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Maintain a current, valid Illinois Driver's License in good standing with a safe driving record and a reliable vehicle.
• Maintain valid personal automobile insurance.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Home health or Hospice and/or acute care nursing experience.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing certification.

Job

Job

: Nursing

Organization

Organization

: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale Home Health