RN Hospice Nurse - After-Hours Home Care

551 Meridian Hospice

Oak Brook (IL)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 73,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

551 Meridian Hospice is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our supportive care team for part-time after-hours coverage in Illinois. You will perform comprehensive nursing assessments, triage, and interventions for hospice patients, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and quality of life.

The role requires an accredited nursing program completion, an active RN license, and a valid BLS certification.

Qualifications

Completion of an accredited nursing program.
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Valid driver’s license.
BLS certification – American Heart Association.
Typically one year of nursing experience in any clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Incorporate responsibility, accountability, critical thinking, and sound clinical decision-making into daily nursing practice.
Provide comprehensive nursing assessment, triage, and intervention for hospice patients during after-hours shifts.
Respond to patient and caregiver calls to assess symptoms, provide education, and determine interventions aligned with goals of care.
Conduct in-person visits as clinically indicated to manage acute symptom changes, provide crisis support, and ensure patient comfort and safety.
Manage complex end-of-life symptoms, including pain, dyspnea, agitation, anxiety, nausea, and terminal secretions.
Initiate and carry out physician orders and standing hospice protocols within scope of practice.
Provide emotional support and education to patients and caregivers including decisions to continue or terminate treatment.
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to communicate changes and coordinate care.
Document all patient encounters in EMR with clear handoff for continuity.
Adhere to hospice policies and participate in education, quality improvement, and safety initiatives.