Registered Nurse / Hospice Nurse North Chicago
About The Position
We are seeking a full-time hospice RN to organize and direct hospice care. The nurse plans and delivers patient care through assessment, planning, and implementation, and interacts effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members while maintaining professional nursing standards and clinical competency. The role emphasizes nursing experience and community health education or experience. The RN completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments, develops and revises care plans with the interdisciplinary group (IDG), primary care provider (PCP), patients, and families, and educates patients and families about hospice services and philosophy. The nurse also establishes and supervises home health aide (HHA) care plans, maintains accurate clinical documentation, monitors pain and symptom management, conducts patient information visits or admissions as needed, and participates in interdisciplinary group meetings.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Valid Registered Nurse license in the State of Illinois.
- Valid Illinois driver's license and auto insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Complete an initial comprehensive physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses.
- Conduct ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients and families to determine the hospice plan of care.
- Develop and revise care plans in collaboration with the IDG, PCP, patients, and families.
- Initially and continually educate patients and families about hospice services and philosophy.
- Establish HHA care plans and directly and indirectly supervise the plan of care in accordance with regulations.
- Communicate with the Clinical Director, IDG team, PCP, community health representatives, patients, and families.
- Complete, maintain, and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes about patient condition and care provided.
- Record pain and symptom management changes and outcomes as appropriate.
- Conduct patient information visits or admissions as needed, including explaining hospice services.
- Attend and participate in interdisciplinary group meetings.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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