RN – After Hours Weekend, Home Health

• Provide on-call coverage and perform patient visits as assigned and as needed for appropriate hospice care
• Provide visits and consultation to patients, families, and health care providers regarding hospice services and end-of-life treatment choices
• Perform the patient admission process
• Coordinate all patient care needs during evenings, nights, holidays, and weekend hours
• Maintain up-to-date patient records documenting problems, plans, actions, goals, and changes
• Provide patient and family visits based on assessed need, policy and procedure, and established schedule
• Follow established protocols for symptom management and patient visits
• Communicate the scope of home care or hospice care to patients, families, and health care providers
• Assess referrals for medical and environmental appropriateness for home care with the attending physician and interdisciplinary team
• Determine patient appropriateness for home care using established certification criteria
• Follow policies and procedures for admitting patients to Carle Home Care
• Coordinate delivery of medications, durable medical equipment, and medical supplies
• Record patient/family visits, telephone contacts, and referral actions in the medical record
• Document patient and family care clearly, concisely, and timely in accordance with policies, regulations, and accreditation standards

• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association within 30 days
• Illinois driver's license through the Illinois Secretary of State
• Proof of auto insurance
• College diploma in Nursing
• 1 year of nursing experience
• Must work Friday 4:00 p.m. through Monday 8:00 a.m.
• Weekend on-call availability every weekend
• Holiday-on-weekend coverage unless approved time off

Demonstrates expertise in hospice care, patient assessment, and coordination of care, ensuring compliance with established protocols and regulations. Proficient in maintaining accurate patient records and providing compassionate support to patients and families during end-of-life care.

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Patient Admission Process
• Patient Care Coordination
• Weekend On-Call Availability

• Patient Assessment
• Symptom Management
• Documentation of Patient Care
• Coordination of Medications
• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

• Communication with Patients and Families
• Compassionate Care
• Timely Documentation

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

• Hospice Care
• End-of-Life Treatment
• Patient Records Management
• Home Care Certification Criteria
• Accreditation Standards