Hospice Weekend On Call Registered Nurse (RN)- Gillespie, IL

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

We are a nurse-founded hospice organization and a pioneer in end-of-life care since 1978. We are carers who advocate for our patients and their loved ones at the bedside. We take care of each other. We are proud to make a difference.

We are VITAS.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a home care RN, you will do the critically important job of ensuring hospice patients are comfortable, while forging compassionate, meaningful connections. This is important work that comes with huge responsibility. Patients and families trust VITAS RNs to guide them through one of life’s most difficult experiences, and honoring that trust will be your highest priority..

You will be a respected member of our team, both as a caregiver and as a hospice educator. You will be entrusted with the autonomy to make care decisions at the bedside, ensuring not a moment is wasted in bringing comfort to your patients. You will help patients and their loved ones understand and embrace the palliative—rather than curative—nature of hospice and the benefits of comfort-focused end-of-life care.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

The On Call RN position is responsible for working together to meet the physical, medical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of hospice patients and families facing terminal illness and bereavement.  The 24/7 Telephone Triage Nurses filter and triage all calls. The On-Call nurse will only get a call to see new emergent admissions, death visits or anything that cannot be handle via telephone. They will receive their schedule and will be required to go to any of our locations to provide care for their patient. Responsibilities may include completing a RN admission, visiting a patient at an ALF, nursing home facility, home, hospital, or medical facility. The On Call nurse will work directly with the patient. The total amount of visits may vary per day. This position requires a medical license.

• Friday 5pm - Monday 8am
• Salaried role
• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, 0.70/ Mile
• Benefits: Yes, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA, FSA, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Free Roadside Assistance

WHAT’S EXPECTED FROM YOU

A VITAS nurse is the end-of-life caregiver everyone deserves. In addition to having your RN license and the qualifications described below, you will embody compassion, empathy, and dedication. You will keep patients at the center of your practice, doing your best each day in service of our mission: Meeting people with comfort and dignity at the end of their life’s journey.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE, RN

1. Currently licensed to practice nursing in Texas where the VITAS program is located.
2. A minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health or hospital setting
3. Equivalent experience or licensure may be considered

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Registered Nurse, RN, has reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and passengers.
2. Registered Nurse, RN, has telephone available (cellular or land line)