Weekend Program Hospice RN-Inpatient Northern Illinois

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Oak Brook, IL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time Weekend Program Hospice RN position working every Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 8pm. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing assessment, triage, and intervention for hospice patients during after-hours shifts. Responsibilities include responding to patient and caregiver calls, conducting in-person visits as needed, managing complex end-of-life symptoms, and providing emotional support and education. The RN will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, document patient encounters, and adhere to hospice policies and regulatory requirements. This role requires a valid RN license, BLS certification, and a driver's license, with a service area including Good Shepherd Hospital, Condell Medical Center, Sherman Hospital, and Lutheran General Hospital.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Valid driver’s license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – American Heart Association
• Typically one (1) year of nursing experience in any clinical setting
• Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care principles
• Ability to manage urgent and complex clinical situations independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including calm and compassionate guidance during crisis situations
• Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with electronic medical records, computers, and telephone systems
• Ability to travel to patient homes and community care settings as required
• Ability to work in a variety of home and community environments
• Capacity to promptly address patient needs in a fast-paced environment
• Work involves walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling
• Must be able to lift and support up to 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of Hospice RN experience
• Experience in hospice, palliative care, oncology, ICU, emergency department, or home health
• Experience providing autonomous nursing care in home or community-based settings
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and independent clinical decision-making skills
• Advanced communication skills for patient and caregiver education and support

Responsibilities

• Incorporate responsibility, accountability, critical thinking, and sound clinical decision-making into daily nursing practice.
• Provide comprehensive nursing assessment, triage, and intervention for hospice patients during after-hours shifts.
• Respond to patient and caregiver calls to assess symptoms, provide education, and determine appropriate interventions consistent with hospice goals of care.
• Conduct in-person visits as clinically indicated to manage acute symptom changes, provide crisis support, and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Manage complex end-of-life symptoms, including pain, dyspnea, agitation, anxiety, nausea, and terminal secretions.
• Initiate and carry out physician orders and standing hospice protocols within scope of practice.
• Provide emotional support, anticipatory guidance, and education to patients and caregivers, including support for decisions to question, refuse, or terminate treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to communicate changes in patient condition and coordinate care.
• Document all patient encounters, assessments, interventions, and communications accurately and timely in the electronic medical record, including clear handoff communication to ensure continuity of care.
• Adhere to hospice policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and professional nursing standards, including participation in required education, quality improvement, and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed