Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Gas card and $1800 annual car allowance included!

Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

POSITION TYPE : Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT : Hospice

LOCATION : Decatur, IL

SHIFT : Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (potential for 12s in the future as census grows), rotating weekends

JOB TYPE : Full-Time Permanent

Job Summary :

We are seeking a compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse to provide our terminally ill patients with quality care. In this role, you will be assessing patients' medical conditions, maintaining patients' comfort during the final stages of life, and providing their loved ones with guidance and support.

An accomplished Hospice Registered Nurse will be someone who’s dedicated to terminally ill patients receiving exceptional end-of-life support.

Responsibilities :

Collaborating on terminally ill patients' care with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and nursing assistants.

Preparing and adjusting patient care plans as needed.

Frequently visiting patients to monitor vital signs and physical comfort levels.

Performing prescribed treatments and administering pain management medications.

Providing loved ones and primary caregivers with patient care information, end-of-life education, and emotional support.

Maintaining and updating medical charts, patient files, and health records.

Notifying attending physicians, hospice staff members, and family members of patients' deaths when they occur.

Advising grieving family members on coping techniques, counseling services, and available community resources.

Job Benefits : Competitive salary

Direct Deposit

401K

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits

Employee discount program

Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements :

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice.

Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN) preferred.

Accredited certification in hospice and palliative care required.

Two (2) years’ experience as a hospice nurse preferred.

In-depth knowledge of monitoring and managing terminally ill patients' conditions and comfort.

Superb analytical and diagnostic skills.

Great interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities, as well as a compassionate nature.

Exceptional ability to manage stress and emotional challenges.

Company Description

Looking for a passionate and strong Hospice Registered Nurse to join our team.

Company Description

Looking for a passionate and strong Hospice Registered Nurse to join our team.