Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Suncrest Health Services • Carol Stream, IL

27d

About The Position

Suncrest Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide care and services to a group of hospice patients by visiting them where they reside, including private homes, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities. The RN contributes to the interdisciplinary team by providing expertise in psychosocial assessments, interventions, and knowledge of community resources. The position may be in Case Management, Admissions, or a Resource role.

Suncrest Hospice describes its goal as changing expectations for hospice care through exceptional patient and family care and service. The company allocates resources to increase staff-to-patient ratios, increase clinical visits, and lower clinician caseloads. It is a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)-certified hospice.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing in the state or states of practice.
• Ability to work well within a team environment and collaborate with other care team members.
• Ability to work one-on-one with patients while receiving support from the patient care team.
• Ability to work independently on a day-to-day basis.
• Time-management skills to coordinate visits, documentation, meetings, and urgent needs.
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
• Willingness to drive with reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
• Understanding of hospice rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and services for a group of patients.
• Visit patients where they reside, including private homes, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities.
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary team with expertise regarding psychosocial assessments, interventions, and community resources.
• Work in a Case Management, Admissions, or Resource role.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• Manage visits, documentation, and meetings; attend scheduled visits and required meetings; and respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns.
• Communicate by phone, email, and in writing, and meet with a variety of healthcare professionals.
• Travel across the service area.

Benefits

• Annual salary pay scale of $75,000–$85,000, plus bonus potential.
• Actual work/life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment.
• A culture emphasizing appreciation and valuing team members.
• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades.

What This Job Offers

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