Hospice RN Southwest Suburbs IL

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Oak Brook, IL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time Hospice RN position with Advocate Health, working within the Supportive Care Team (SCT) in the Southwest Suburbs of IL. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing assessment, triage, and intervention for hospice patients, primarily during after-hours shifts. Responsibilities include responding to patient and caregiver calls, conducting in-person visits as needed, managing complex end-of-life symptoms, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. Accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and adherence to hospice policies and regulatory requirements are essential. The position requires a valid RN license, BLS certification, and a driver's license, with a territory covering areas like Bridgeview, Broadview, Sugar Grove, Frankfort, and Plainfield. The schedule involves block scheduling with 12-hour shifts (8p-8a) and rotating holidays.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Valid driver’s license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – American Heart Association
• Typically one (1) year of nursing experience in any clinical setting
• Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care principles
• Ability to manage urgent and complex clinical situations independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including calm and compassionate guidance during crisis situations
• Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with electronic medical records, computers, and telephone systems
• Ability to travel to patient homes and community care settings as required
• Ability to work in a variety of home and community environments
• Capacity to promptly address patient needs in a fast-paced environment
• Work involves walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling
• Must be able to lift and support up to 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of Hospice RN experience
• Experience in hospice, palliative care, oncology, ICU, emergency department, or home health
• Experience providing autonomous nursing care in home or community-based settings
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and independent clinical decision-making skills
• Advanced communication skills for patient and caregiver education and support

Responsibilities

• Incorporate responsibility, accountability, critical thinking, and sound clinical decision-making into daily nursing practice.
• Provide comprehensive nursing assessment, triage, and intervention for hospice patients during after-hours shifts.
• Respond to patient and caregiver calls to assess symptoms, provide education, and determine appropriate interventions consistent with hospice goals of care.
• Conduct in-person visits as clinically indicated to manage acute symptom changes, provide crisis support, and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Manage complex end-of-life symptoms, including pain, dyspnea, agitation, anxiety, nausea, and terminal secretions.
• Initiate and carry out physician orders and standing hospice protocols within scope of practice.
• Provide emotional support, anticipatory guidance, and education to patients and caregivers, including support for decisions to question, refuse, or terminate treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to communicate changes in patient condition and coordinate care.
• Document all patient encounters, assessments, interventions, and communications accurately and timely in the electronic medical record, including clear handoff communication to ensure continuity of care.
• Adhere to hospice policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and professional nursing standards, including participation in required education, quality improvement, and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed