RN - Weekend Hospice

Overview

Sign on Bonus Available!!!

$7,500 greater than 1yr of experience

$2,500 Relocation Bonus (greater than 50 miles)

(external candidates only)

The after-hours RN Responsibilities include the coordination and provision of direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process to meet the physical, psychosocial, environmental, and spiritual needs of Carle Home Services specific patient populations and families throughout the geographical area and to provide for continuity of care by coordination of care through triaging, patient visits and admissions. The role of this position is to process referrals, complete admissions, and provide continuity of care through triaging phone calls and making visits during hours the hospice office is closed.

• Proof of Auto Insurance
• Driver's License – Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS)
• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Associate's Degree Nursing
• 1 yr nursing experience

Provides on-call coverage and performs patient visits as assigned and as needed for appropriate hospice care. Responsible for providing visits and consultation to patients, families, and health care providers regarding hospice services and end-of-life treatment choices as well as performing the admission process. Maintains clinical records in accordance with established policies and procedures, state and federal regulations and Accrediting Organization accreditation standards.

Coordinates all patient care needs during evenings, nights, holidays, and weekend hours. Maintains up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur. Follows established protocols for symptom management and patient visits. Communicates scope of hospice care to patients, families and health care providers as needed and appropriate.

Assesses referrals for medical, psychosocial and environmental appropriateness for hospice care in conjunction with the attending physician and the interdisciplinary team. Contacts attending physician to obtain verbal certification of prognosis as well as information regarding medical history and treatment plan. Determines if patients are appropriate for hospice care using established hospice certification criteria. Collaborates with attending physician to confirm existing orders, change orders, and acquire new orders as needed and appropriate.

Obtains informed consents for hospice care when needed and appropriate. Completes hospice admissions in home, nursing home, and hospital settings. Coordinates delivery of appropriate medications, durable medical equipment, and medical supplies. Participates in the QA/CQI process for Carle Hospice as assigned and as appropriate.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle Bro Menn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care.

The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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The compensation range for this position is $33.62 per hour - $57.83 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.