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Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

Non-profit regional healthcare system with hospitals

Registered Nurse - Field Hospice

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 12
Part-timeUnited States$39.12 - $60.64In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An active Registered Nurse license in Illinois is required.
  • A minimum of one year of nursing experience is required.
  • An Associate Degree in Nursing is required.
  • Automobile insurance is required.
  • A valid Illinois driver's license is required.
  • Basic Life Support or CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills are required.
  • Comfort working with death and dying and with minimal supervision is required.

Responsibilities

  • Identify patient and family needs and provide nursing and supportive care to terminally ill patients and their families or caregivers.
  • Manage an assigned caseload of patients and caregivers.
  • Collect relevant patient health or situation data and recognize normal and abnormal findings.
  • Attend to patients and families at the time of a patient's death.
  • Plan and evaluate care with appropriate disciplines for assigned patients.
  • Analyze assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues.
  • Evaluate progress toward goals and outcomes and report data and outcomes to physicians or other disciplines as appropriate.
  • Implement care and supervise care delivered by other team members in alignment with the plan of care and approved safety and infection control standards.
  • Pursue required knowledge and skills in collaboration with the unit leader or director through orientation, unit-based in-service programs, current literature, and clinical learning opportunities.
  • Identify expected outcomes for an individualized plan of care.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation after office hours, on weekends, and on holidays.
  • Develop a plan prescribing strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes.
  • Prepare for and participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
  • Establish effective working relationships with peers, physicians, and other health care team members; identify and consult appropriate resources regarding patient care decisions.
  • Submit required documentation on a timely basis.
  • Use teaching strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
  • Verify reimbursement sources, such as Medicare, Medicaid, or insurance cards, at admission and explain service reimbursement to patients or clients and their families.

About the Company

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

Non-profit regional healthcare system with hospitals

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center operates a nonprofit regional health system with two hospitals, over 57 clinics, stand-alone surgery centers, a regional cancer center, and a hospice. It delivers medical care through its hospital and clinic network using advanced equipment and services, and is expanding a robotics program. The system is distinguished by local governance, a not‑for‑profit mission, strong employee engagement, Magnet-designated nursing, and ongoing investments in facilities and technology to serve the community. Its goal is to improve community health by providing high-quality, accessible care and supporting workforce growth and education.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Charleston, Illinois
Founded
Not listed

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