Registered Nurse RN After Hours

AccentCare, Inc. • Burr Ridge, IL

5h

About The Position

AccentCare is hiring a full-time Hospice After Hours On-Call Registered Nurse to provide hospice care across the North Chicago suburbs, Chicago, and South Chicago suburbs. The role pays $90,000–$95,000 per year, based on experience, and is scheduled for three 15-hour shifts per week (5 p.m.–8 a.m.), with a rotation of one weekend per month.

The nurse conducts assessments, develops and evaluates individualized plans of care with patients, families, physicians, and the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and coordinates care and resources. The role also involves timely documentation, patient and caregiver education and support, triage calls, visits and assessments, admissions, and care transitions. Duties are performed within the nurse’s licensure scope and may include other assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the applicable state.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and state-required liability auto insurance.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to lift patients over 200 pounds with assistance; transport supplies and equipment up to 20 pounds for distances of 500 feet; and frequently stand, walk, sit, stoop, and reach.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• CPR certification recommended (required for direct patient care in Georgia).
• Prior experience in hospice, home health, medical-surgical, or population-specific nursing such as geriatrics or pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in line with regulatory requirements and the Case Management Recipe.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation and ensure care plans reflect the patient's current status.
• Communicate with the care team to coordinate appropriate use of resources, particularly for complex or high-risk situations.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and caregivers according to their needs.
• Participate in on-call rotations, admissions, and care transitions as directed.
• When serving in an On-Call capacity, respond to triage calls, conduct visits and assessments, and coordinate care with the Administrator On Call.
• May attend IDG meetings and patient/family conferences; participate in training and committees; and perform other duties within licensure scope as assigned.
• When serving as a Care Manager, coordinate patient care, including scheduling, medication management, plan-of-care oversight, IDG collaboration, and supervision of LPNs, LVNs, and Hospice Aides.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
• Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree