RN (Field Hospice)

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RN (Field Hospice)

Job Description

Registered Nurse is responsible for identifying patient/family needs, and for providing nursing and supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families/caregivers. Manages a caseload of patients/caregivers as assigned.

Hours: Day hours, weekend, holiday and on-call rotation

Requirement: Driver's License, Active RN in the State of IL

Responsibilities

Assessment- Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient's health or the situation. Recognizes normal and abnormal findings when gathering data. , Attends to patients and families at the time of patient’s death., Coordination of Care- Plans and evaluates care in collaboration with appropriate disciplines for assigned patients., Diagnosis - Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnosis, problems, and issues., Evaluation- Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. Reports data and outcomes to as appropriate to physician and/or other disciplines., Excellent communication and customer service skills, Familiar/comfortable working with death and dying, Familiar/comfortable working with minimal supervision, Implementation - Implements care and supervises care delivered by other team members in alignment with the plan of care and approved safety and infection control standards., Knowledge - In collaboration with Leader/Director, actively pursues required knowledge and skills through orientation activities specific to the unit, unit based in-service programs, reading current literature and seeking new clinical learning opportunities. , Minimum of one year of nursing experience, Outcomes Identification - Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation., Participates in on-call rotation for after office hours, weekends, and holidays., Planning - Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes., Prepares for and participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings., Relationships - Establishes effective working relationships with peers, physicians, and other members of the health care team. Identifies and confers with appropriate resources regarding patient care decisions., Submits required documentation on a timely basis., Teaching - Employs teaching strategies to promote health and a safe environment., Verifies reimbursement sources (i.e. Medicare, Medicaid or insurance cards) at the time of admission and provides information regarding reimbursement for services to patients/clients and families.

Requirements

ADN (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, RN-Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$39.12 - $60.64

Pay based on experience