RN (Field Hospice)

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking a Registered Nurse for Field Hospice in Lincoln, IL. The role involves providing compassionate nursing and supportive care to terminally ill patients and their families, managing a caseload, and collaborating with the care team.

The position requires a IL RN license, ADN, driver’s license, auto insurance, and BLS/CPR certification. Expect 40 hours per week with weekend/holiday/on-call rotation and thorough documentation and patient education.

Qualifications

• Active RN in Illinois.
• ADN degree or equivalent nursing credential.
• Driver's License and Auto Insurance.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess data to identify patient health needs and plan care.
• Attend to patients and families at the time of death.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams for assigned patients.
• Analyze data to diagnose problems and set outcomes.
• Supervise care according to the plan and safety standards.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours, weekends and holidays.
• Document promptly and maintain accurate records.
• Educate patients and families about care and reimbursement options.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Ability to work with death/dying

Ability to work with minimal supervis​

On-call coordination

Education

ADN/Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

RN (Field Hospice)### RN (Field Hospice)Apply: 700 W Lincoln: Full time: Posted Today: JR105565**Internal Employees: Please ensure that you are logged into Workday and applying through the Jobs Hub before proceeding.**RN (Field Hospice)**Job Description**Registered Nurse is responsible for identifying patient/family needs, and for providing nursing and supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families/caregivers. Manages a caseload of patients/caregivers as assigned. Hours: 40 hours/week, weekend/holiday/on-call rotationRequirement: Active RN in the State of IL, Driver's License, Auto Insurance**Responsibilities**Assessment- Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient's health or the situation. Recognizes normal and abnormal findings when gathering data., Attends to patients and families at the time of patient’s death., Coordination of Care- Plans and evaluates care in collaboration with appropriate disciplines for assigned patients., Diagnosis - Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnosis, problems, and issues., Evaluation- Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. Reports data and outcomes to as appropriate to physician and/or other disciplines., Excellent communication and customer service skills, Familiar/comfortable working with death and dying, Familiar/comfortable working with minimal supervision, Implementation - Implements care and supervises care delivered by other team members in alignment with the plan of care and approved safety and infection control standards., Knowledge - In collaboration with Leader/Director, actively pursues required knowledge and skills through orientation activities specific to the unit, unit based in-service programs, reading current literature and seeking new clinical learning opportunities., Minimum of one year of nursing experience, Outcomes Identification - Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation., Participates in on-call rotation for after office hours, weekends, and holidays., Planning - Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes., Prepares for and participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings., Relationships - Establishes effective working relationships with peers, physicians, and other members of the health care team. Identifies and confers with appropriate resources regarding patient care decisions., Submits required documentation on a timely basis., Teaching - Employs teaching strategies to promote health and a safe environment., Verifies reimbursement sources (i.e. Medicare, Medicaid or insurance cards) at the time of admission and provides information regarding reimbursement for services to patients/clients and families.**Requirements**ADN (Required)Automobile Insurance - Sarah Bush Lincoln, BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Driver's License - State of Illinois, RN-Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation**Compensation**Estimated Compensation Range$39.12 - $60.64Pay based on experience