RN After Hours

Joliet Area Community Hospice; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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 an After Hours RN for the DuPage Territory on weekends to provide in-home hospice nursing, assessments, and interventions. The role focuses on comfort, symptom management, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The RN will conduct evaluations, update care plans, administer medications, educate families, and ensure timely documentation in compliance with policies. A valid IL RN license and 3 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold an active RN license in Illinois.
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience in home health, critical care, or long-term care.
• Valid driver's license and insured, reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provides after-hours skilled nursing care, assessments, and interventions in patients' homes.
• Completes comprehensive patient evaluations, develops care plans, and collaborates with the team.
• Responds to urgent patient needs and communicates with physicians and care teams.
• Administers medications, educates patients and families, and documents care accurately.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and supports continuity of patient care.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday with weekend and holiday rotation.

Skills

Home health care

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

RN license

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.

After Hours RN (DuPage Territory-Weekend)

The After Hours RN is responsible, as a member of the interdisciplinary team, for the provision of skilled nursing assessment and hospice care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families/caregivers consistent with Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care policies and procedures. The RN plans and directs services to meet the needs of individuals and families/caregivers within their homes and communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides after-hours skilled nursing care, assessments, and interventions to hospice patients in their homes, ensuring comfort and quality care
• Completes comprehensive patient evaluations, develops and updates care plans, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team
• Responds to urgent patient needs, including medical and emotional crises, and communicates with physicians, triage, and care teams
• Administers medications, educates patients and families, and documents all care accurately and timely
• Maintains compliance with regulations, completes required training, and supports overall continuity and coordination of patient care
• Monday- Friday with weekend and holiday rotation.

Education/Experience:

• Current RN license
• Minimum of 3 years RN experience in home health, critical care, or long-term care
• Valid driver's license and insured, reliable vehicle

Benefits: (Full-Time)

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