Resource RN

Joliet Area Community Hospice; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Personal Time Off

Holiday Paid

Job summary

Joliet Area Community Hospice is seeking a Resource RN in Illinois. This float position involves providing skilled nursing care and supportive services in homes and facilities, with a rotating schedule of shifts. Key responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must possess a current RN license and a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with preference for those with hospice or home care experience. The role offers benefits like health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, preferably in hospice care.
• Must have a valid driver's license and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and manage care plans.
• Provide skilled nursing care, including medication administration.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for coordinated care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and documentation.

Skills

Skilled nursing care

Patient assessments

Medication administration

Crisis response

Education

Current RN license

Minimum of 2 years' experience in nursing

Experience in public health, home care, or hospice nursing

Tools

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Founded in 1982 as Joliet Area Community Hospice, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is an independent, nonprofit healthcare provider licensed in 11 counties in northwest Illinois. We provide exceptional serious illness care, hospice care and grief support for adults and children.

The majority of our direct patient care is in the field with Lightways team members providing care in the home, nursing facility or assisted living facility. We also have a 24-bed inpatient unit in Joliet. Non-clinical staff are based out of our Joliet administrative offices.

Resource RN

The Resource RN is a float position that is responsible for providing skilled nursing intervention and supportive care in patients' homes, nursing homes or long term care facilities. This RN administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and plan of care. This position works 2(8 hour) shifts and 2(12 hour) shifts rotating weekends and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive patient assessments and develops, updates, and manages individualized care plans for hospice patients
• Provides skilled nursing care, including medication administration, treatments, and patient/family education
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and participates in IDT meetings to ensure coordinated patient care
• Supports patient needs through on-call coverage, crisis response, and assistance with daily living activities
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, maintains accurate documentation, and meets quality and performance metrics
• Requirements include RN with a minimum of two (2) years nursing experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care or hospice nursing preferred. Incumbent must be self directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work 40 hours a week with a minimum of 20 hours on call/month, may increase based on staffing

Education/Experience

• Current RN license
• Minimum of 2 years' experience, at least 1 year area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred
• Valid driver's license and insured, reliable vehicle

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Personal Time Off
• Holiday Paid