Weekend Program Hospice RN - South Suburbs IL

American Addiction Centers; South Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Hospice RN for after-hours weekend coverage. The role focuses on comprehensive patient assessment, symptom management, and education for patients and caregivers in home and community settings.

The position requires an active RN license, BLS certification, and about 1 year of nursing experience in hospice or related fields, with flexibility for weekend shifts and driving to patient homes.

Qualifications

• RN license active in state of practice.
• BLS certification – American Heart Association.
• Typically 1 year nursing experience in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate responsibility, accountability and critical thinking 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, educate and determine interventions.
• Conduct in-person visits to manage acute symptom changes and ensure comfort and safety.
• Manage end-of-life symptoms including pain, dyspnea, agitation, nausea and terminal secretions.

Skills

Hospice philosophy

Independent clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Time-management

EMR proficiency

Education

RN program completion

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Department:

34141 IL Hospice Divisional - Nursing: SCT (Supportive Care Team)

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou** rs Per Week:

24

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Weekend Program, every Saturday and Sunday, 8a-8p

Holidays include any that fall on the weekend

Territory includes but not limited to: Crete, South Chicago, Joliet, and Sugar Grove

Pay Range:

$35.50 - $53.25

Major 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 consistent with hospice 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, anticipatory guidance, and education to patients and caregivers, including support for decisions to question, refuse, or terminate treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to communicate changes in patient condition and coordinate care.
• Document all patient encounters, assessments, interventions, and communications accurately and timely in the electronic medical record, including clear handoff communication to ensure continuity of care.
• Adhere to hospice policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and professional nursing standards, including participation in required education, quality improvement, and safety initiatives.

Education

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program

Certification / Registration / License

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Valid driver's license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – American Heart Association

Work Experience

• Typically one (1) year of nursing experience in any clinical setting

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care principles
• Ability to manage urgent and complex clinical situations independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including calm and compassionate guidance during crisis situations
• Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with electronic medical records, computers, and telephone systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to travel to patient homes and community care settings as required
• Ability to work in a variety of home and community environments
• Capacity to promptly address patient needs in a fast-paced environment
• Work involves walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling
• Must be able to lift and support up to 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

• Not specified

Experience

• One (1) year of Hospice RN experience
• Experience in hospice, palliative care, oncology, ICU, emergency department, or home health
• Experience providing autonomous nursing care in home or community-based settings

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and independent clinical decision-making skills
• Advanced communication skills for patient and caregiver education and support

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this role. Employees are required to follow all job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as assigned by leadership.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.