Hospice Admissions RN
About The Position
Residential Home Health and Hospice is hiring an Admission Registered Nurse for a hospice position providing end-of-life care to patients in their homes in the Lisle, Illinois area. The nurse delivers compassionate, patient-centered care and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive hospice admission assessments, educating patients and families about the admission process and hospice philosophy, facilitating timely admissions, and documenting care accurately in the electronic medical record. The role involves working independently while receiving support from a dedicated field education team and leadership, and traveling to patient homes within an assigned territory. The position is listed as 40 hours per week and is eligible for a $9,000 first-year success bonus tied to key achievements.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where the employee works.
- Two years of RN experience and clinical expertise to deliver quality patient care.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to spend approximately 20% of the workday driving to and from patient locations.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
- Conduct comprehensive hospice admission assessments, including clinical evaluations, medication reconciliation, and individualized care plans aligned with physician orders.
- Educate and guide patients and families through the hospice admission process, explain hospice philosophy, set expectations, and support the transition to end-of-life care.
- Use clinical judgment and critical thinking to facilitate timely admissions, address immediate needs, and maintain accurate, thorough, compliant electronic medical record documentation.
- Initiate evaluations by other disciplines when indicated.
- Travel to patient homes within the assigned territory.
Benefits
- $9,000 first-year success bonus tied to key achievements.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- Fleet Vehicle Program.
- Generous paid time off.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid parental leave.
- Up to 90% off degrees and certifications through a Purdue University partnership.
- Field education team support from Day 1.
- Leadership mentorship and career-growth support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
