Weekend Hospice RN — On-Call Care & Comfort

Lighthouse Hospice Care; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Program

401(k)

Job summary

Lighthouse Hospice Care is seeking a Weekend Hospice On Call Registered Nurse to provide after-hours and weekend nursing care in patients' homes, responding quickly to urgent needs and guiding symptom management at end of life.

You will perform assessments, administer medications, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, educate families, and document care in the EMR while maintaining compassionate support for patients and loved ones.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program (Diploma/Associate/Baccalaureate).
• Current RN license valid in state; valid driver's license.
• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call hospice nursing care in response to patient or family needs during assigned shift.
• Perform patient assessments, manage symptoms, and administer medications as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
• Educate patients and families on disease, end-of-life care, nutrition, and self-care.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation.

Skills

Nursing skills

Interpersonal skills

Palliation care

English literacy

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

EMR

Job description

Lighthouse Hospice Care is seeking a Weekend Hospice On Call Registered Nurse to provide after-hours and weekend nursing care in patients' homes, responding quickly to urgent needs and guiding symptom management at end of life.

You will perform assessments, administer medications, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, educate families, and document care in the EMR while maintaining compassionate support for patients and loved ones.