Weekend Hospice RN - After-Hours Care & Home Visits

Advocate Health Care; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Weekend program

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a part-time Hospice RN to join the SCT team for weekend coverage in the Oak Brook, IL area. This role involves after-hours triage, in-home visits, and end-of-life symptom management to support patients and families.

The position requires nursing licensure, BLS, a valid driver’s license, and at least one year of nursing experience in hospice or related settings. Travel to patient homes is expected as part of care delivery.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in the state of practice.
• Valid driver’s license.
• BLS certification – American Heart Association.

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 appropriate interventions for hospice goals of care.
• Conduct in-person visits as clinically indicated to manage acute symptom changes 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 question or terminate treatment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Crisis management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

Driver's license

Tools

Electronic medical records

Computer literacy

Telephone systems

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a part-time Hospice RN to join the SCT team for weekend coverage in the Oak Brook, IL area. This role involves after-hours triage, in-home visits, and end-of-life symptom management to support patients and families.

The position requires nursing licensure, BLS, a valid driver’s license, and at least one year of nursing experience in hospice or related settings. Travel to patient homes is expected as part of care delivery.