RN (Hospice) - Field Hospice

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

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln in Mattoon, IL is seeking an experienced RN for hospice care. The role involves identifying patient and family needs, delivering skilled nursing and supportive care to terminally ill patients, and managing a caseload with autonomy.

Hours are 7am-7pm with 3 shifts, weekend and holiday rotation; requires active IL RN license, valid driver's license, and CPR/BLS; on-call involvement and collaboration with interdisciplinary team are essential.

Qualifications

• ADN required.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Driver’s License.
• RN-Registered Nurse license (IL).

Responsibilities

• Assessment of patient and family needs and data collection.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team to implement the plan.
• Perform nursing and supportive care for terminally ill patients.
• Attend to patients and families at time of death as needed.
• Communicate progress and outcomes to physicians and team members.
• Ensure documentation is completed timely and accurately.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and reimbursement options.

Skills

Active RN license

Education

ADN degree

Job description

RN (Hospice) - 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: 7am-7pm, 3 12s, weekend and holiday rotation

Requirement: Active RN in the State of IL, Driver’s License

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 - $60.64

Pay based on experience