Hospice Registered Nurse, Lake in the Hills
Lake in the Hills, Illinois
RN
Posted Aug 15
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- ICU
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Hospice
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
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Pay
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About this role
About us
Anodyne Palliative Services is a distinguished hospice company nestled in the heart of Chicago, dedicated to providing unparalleled end-of-life care. With a steadfast commitment to preserving dignity, enhancing comfort, and enriching the quality of life for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses, we stand as a beacon of compassion and professional excellence in the healthcare community. Our tight-knit team of skilled professionals shares a collective passion for delivering personalized care with empathy and respect.
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Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate and quality care to hospice patients and their families
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
- Monitor and evaluate patient's response to treatment and adjust care plan as needed
- Educate patients and families on disease process, symptom management, and end-of-life care options
- Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families
- Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care
- Document patient care activities accurately and timely
Qualifications
- Valid RN license in the state of Illinois
- Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in hospice or palliative care
- Knowledge of infection control principles and practices
- Familiarity with sterile processing techniques
- Experience in family planning and counseling
- Ability to lift heavy objects and assist with ambulatory patients
- Familiarity with dementia care techniques
- Knowledge of medical imaging procedures and interpretation
- Experience with esthetic laser treatment is a plus
- Familiarity with durable medical equipment (DME) usage and maintenance
- Proficiency in sonography is a plus
We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as medical insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. If you are a compassionate nurse looking to make a difference in the lives of hospice patients, we encourage you to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per Diem
Benefits
Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Wound Care
Physical Setting
- Acute care
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Outpatient
Supplemental Pay
- Bonus opportunities
- Crisis pay
- Differential pay
- Overtime pay
License/
Certification
RN License (Required)
Shift availability
Day Shift (Preferred)
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Requirements
- Valid RN license in the state of Illinois
- Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in hospice or palliative care
- Knowledge of infection control principles and practices
- Familiarity with sterile processing techniques
- Experience in family planning and counseling
- Ability to lift heavy objects and assist with ambulatory patients
- Familiarity with dementia care techniques
- Knowledge of medical imaging procedures and interpretation
- Experience with esthetic laser treatment is a plus
- Familiarity with durable medical equipment (DME) usage and maintenance
- Proficiency in sonography is a plus
Place
- City
- Lake in the Hills, Illinois
- State price level
- about the national average
Illinois index 100.0, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.
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