Registered Nurse RN Hospice

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Part time

Shift:

24 Hours (United States of America)

Address:

120 N OAK ST

City:

HINSDALE

State:

Illinois

Postal Code:

60521

Job Description:

Schedule: Part-Time Saturday and Sunday

Shift: 8am-6pm every weekend - Saturday and Sunday (Orientation Schedule of Monday-Friday for the first 2 weeks on dayshift mandatory)

Location: South Suburbs of Chicago, Hinsdale Westmont, Hanover Park

Communicates pertinent patient and employee information to interdisciplinary teams and Patient Care Managers daily. Consults with the Triage Nurse or on-call Nursing Manager regarding unusual situations and potential risk management issues before initiating Crisis Care or approving General Inpatient (GIP) status. Completes all documentation regarding patient contact activities timely and ensure accuracy and completion. Participates in staff meetings, department meetings, team meetings, in-services, and other related activities. Responds in a timely manner to emails and phone calls during assigned hours of duty. Assists in the Inpatient Unit and provide nursing care to patients as needed. Responds to patient emergencies outside normal business hours and during early morning hours. Travels to patient residences as directed by the Triage Nurse to assess patient conditions based on emergency or urgent needs. Assesses patient conditions and need for immediate care due to falls or other traumatic events, communicating with Triage and Case Management staff. Performs nursing procedures such as inserting catheters, feeding tubes, and administering intravenous medications if credentialed. Educates the patient’s family and other caregivers on hospice care and services provided to the patient. Coordinates patient needs for medications and medical equipment with the Triage Nurse, delivering supplies and prescriptions as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing and typing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements. [Required]
• Knowledge of electronic medical record. [Required]
• Knowledge of nursing skills in the performance of duties in compliance with the legal and ethical parameters established and based on the level of education and certification attained by the employee. [Required]
• Knowledge of basic to intermediate application of Microsoft Office Suite including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook as well as internet software. [Required]
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as physician orders, plan of care documents, policies and procedures and other instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. [Required]
• Ability to follow standard precaution guidelines for infection control, including when providing patient care. [Required]
• Ability to complete AdventHealth Hospice Care CFL Orientation and Training, as necessary. [Required]

Education:

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Work Experience:

• 2+ years experience as a registered nurse [Required]
• Home health and/or acute care nursing experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Driver's License (DL) [Required]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/yde4bfwx

Pay Range:

$33.94 - $57.08

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.