Hospice RN

Anam Care•Cherry Valley, IL

21h

About The Position

Mo Cara Hospice Care is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals at the end of their life journey. We offer comfort, dignity, and peace to both residents and their families. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to join our interdisciplinary team and provide holistic end-of-life care to our patients and their families. The ideal candidate will be committed to our mission of ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life through expert symptom management, emotional support, and effective communication. This role involves developing and implementing personalized care plans in collaboration with physicians, social workers, spiritual counselors, and other team members. This person would be asked to travel to Rockford, McHenry, Hoffman Estates and Huntley areas.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Illinois.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in hospice care or palliative care.
Experience working with individuals who are terminally ill, and their families.
Ability to provide empathetic and professional care in end-of-life situations.

Responsibilities

Case management : Coordinate all aspects of patient care, serving as the primary point of contact for patients and families.
Comprehensive assessments : Conduct thorough initial and ongoing nursing assessments to evaluate patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
Care planning : Develop and update individualized patient care plans in partnership with the interdisciplinary group (IDG).
Symptom and pain management : Administer medications and treatments to effectively manage symptoms and control pain, ensuring maximum comfort for the patient.
Education and support : Educate patients, families, and caregivers on the disease process, symptom management techniques, and end-of-life care.
Emotional support : Provide empathetic emotional and spiritual support to patients and their loved ones throughout the end-of-life journey.
Oversight and supervision : Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) to ensure quality and compliant care.
Documentation : Maintain timely and accurate patient records, including clinical notes and care updates, in compliance with all regulations.
On-call duties : Respond to patient and family needs and provide crisis care during a scheduled on-call rotation.
Interdisciplinary collaboration : Participate in IDG meetings to discuss patient status and update care plans.