Registered Nurse – Hospice

Position Overview

The Hospice Field RN provides compassionate end-of-life care as part of an interdisciplinary team, coordinating and delivering direct and indirect patient care in patients' homes across multiple counties.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assessments, care planning, monitoring, and evaluation in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members, ensuring timely documentation and adherence to policies.
• Supervise home health aides, assign tasks, and provide guidance in patient homes.
• Assess patients for hospice placement, manage symptoms, and provide comfort measures.
• Participate in case conferencing, coordinate care, and facilitate communication among team members.
• Conduct home visits for patient monitoring, end-of-life assessments, and post-mortem procedures.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with Illinois certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience.
• Strong understanding of hospice regulations, documentation standards, and patient care planning.

Key Duties

Deliver holistic end-of-life care, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, document accurately, coordinate with the healthcare team, and support families through compassionate patient care and bereavement referrals.