Hospice RN IPU Day Shift
About The Position
JourneyCare Hospice is seeking a registered nurse to provide patient and family care in its inpatient hospice unit in Barrington, Illinois. The nurse is responsible for the nursing process, from assessment and eligibility determination through admission, care planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role includes coordinating care with physicians, the interdisciplinary team, and other agencies; reassessing patients and updating care plans; carrying out nursing procedures as directed by the attending physician; and supporting families. The position works three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., including every other weekend and three rotating holidays per year. The stated salary range is $38.46–$50.48 per hour, with the offer based on years of experience.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
- Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice.
- Maintain current CPR certification.
- Ability to deal tactfully with patients, family members, visitors, agency personnel, and the general public.
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient and family care on the unit, including assessment, eligibility determination, admission processing, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing process.
- Obtain and assess information about patients’ physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may affect their needs, and initiate intervention by other interdisciplinary team members.
- Communicate with attending physicians, the interdisciplinary team, and other agencies to coordinate optimal care.
- Conduct room visits to reassess patient needs and update the plan of care.
- Perform therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing procedures as directed by the attending physician.
- Perform clinical pronouncement of death and support the family.
- Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, and reports, and prepare care plans in a timely manner.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first of the month.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match.
- Generous time-off accruals.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee referral program.
- Shift differentials.
- Merit increases.
- Employee discount programs.
- Great culture and team atmosphere.
- Growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
