Hospice RN, Weekends
About The Position
Residential Home Health and Hospice is hiring a Weekend Registered Nurse to provide end-of-life hospice care to patients in their homes in the Northbrook, Illinois area. The position offers autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and a $9,000 first-year success bonus tied to the accomplishment of key milestones. The nurse works with an interdisciplinary team and travels to patient homes within an assigned territory. The role involves responding to patient needs in real time, supporting patients and families during weekends and crisis situations, and coordinating care as patients’ conditions change. The nurse is expected to work independently while maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant electronic medical record documentation. The company describes a dedicated field education team, supportive leadership, and a collaborative culture. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance; a fleet vehicle program; generous paid time off; a 401(k) with company match; paid parental leave; and discounts on degrees and certifications through a Purdue University partnership.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered hospice care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
- Perform urgent assessments and manage symptoms and pain in response to patient needs.
- Provide compassionate end-of-life support in real time.
- Support and guide patients and families during weekends and crisis situations, helping them feel informed, reassured, and cared for.
- Use clinical judgment and critical thinking to coordinate care needs and respond to changing patient conditions.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant EMR documentation.
- Travel to patient homes within the assigned territory.
Benefits
- $9,000 first-year success bonus tied to key milestones.
- 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.
- Dedicated field education team.
- Supportive leadership and mentorship.
- Collaborative culture where employee impact is recognized and feedback helps shape improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
