RN; Field Hospice

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 physician and/or other disciplines as appropriate.
• Exhibits 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.
• 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.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience.

Estimated compensation range $37.23 - $57.71 per hour based on experience.

Solid benefits package available.