Hospice Registered Nurse, RN
About The Position
Residential Home Health and Hospice is hiring a Registered Nurse for a hospice position providing end-of-life care to patients in their homes in the Chicago, Illinois area. The role offers autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and opportunities for career growth. The position is eligible for a $10,000 first-year success bonus for accomplishing key milestones during the first year. The nurse delivers compassionate, patient-centered care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, symptom and pain management, individualized end-of-life care planning, and supporting patients and families through the end-of-life journey. The nurse works independently while receiving support from a field education team and leadership, and travels to patient homes within an assigned territory. This is a field-based position. A valid driver's license and the ability to spend approximately 20% of the workday driving to and from patient locations are required. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is part of the background process.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where the employee works.
- Two years of RN experience and the 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.
- Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, symptom and pain management, and individualized end-of-life care planning.
- Educate and support patients and families through the end-of-life journey.
- Think critically and solve problems in real time.
- Complete thorough, compliant EMR documentation.
- Travel to patient homes within the assigned territory.
Benefits
- $10,000 first-year success bonus tied to key milestones.
- Medical, dental, vision, and 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 the Purdue University partnership.
- Field education team support from Day 1.
- Leadership mentoring and career-growth support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
