RN Hospice (Field) - PRN

Overview

Registered Nurse, RN Hospice (Field) – PRN – provides nursing and supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families. Manages a caseload of patients/caregivers as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assessment: Collect pertinent data, recognize findings, and attend to families at the time of patient’s death.
• Coordination of Care: Plan and evaluate care collaboratively with appropriate disciplines for assigned patients.
• Diagnosis: Analyze assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues.
• Evaluation: Evaluate progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes, and report data and outcomes to physicians or other disciplines.
• Implementation: Implement and supervise care delivered by other team members in alignment with the plan of care and approved safety and infection control standards.
• Knowledge: Actively pursue required knowledge and skills through orientation activities, unit‑based in‑service programs, current literature, and new clinical learning opportunities.
• Outcomes Identification: Identify expected outcomes for an individualized patient plan.
• Planning: Develop a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes.
• Team Meetings: Prepare for and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Relationships: Establish effective working relationships with peers, physicians, and other members of the health care team; identify and confer with appropriate resources regarding patient care decisions.
• Documentation: Submit required documentation on a timely basis.
• Teaching: Employ teaching strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• Reimbursement: Verify reimbursement sources at admission and provide information regarding reimbursement for services to patients/clients and families.
• On‑call Rotation: Participate in on‑call rotation after office hours, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of nursing experience.
• Registered Nurse licensed in Illinois by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable working with death and dying, and minimal supervision.
• Strong teamwork and relationship skills.

Benefits

• Hourly compensation range: $37.23 – $57.71, pay based on experience.
• Benefit package includes on‑site classroom learning programs, internet courses, and generous tuition reimbursement.