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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

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Suncrest Hospice

Waukegan, Illinois

The Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for providing care and services for a group of patients, visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and assisted living facilities.

Posted Sep 27

Shift and hours
Days
Unit and setting
Psych · Hospice
License
RN license Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practiceCurrent RN licensure in good standing in state(s) of practice
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current RN licensure in good standing in state(s) of practice Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice
Also asks
Ability to learn an electronic medical records system Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
Also asks
reliable transportation and auto insurance Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance, to be able to travel across the service area

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Illinois staff rolesIllinois staff postings that state pay run $68k/yr to $106k/yr, the middle half $77k/yr to $99k/yr, across 1,652 postings.
Bonus
bonus potential Pay Range: $75,000-$90,000 Annual Salary plus bonus potential
Eligibility
100% vesting after 90 days of employment

Benefits

  • BenefitsActual Work/Life BalanceActual Work/Life Balance
  • BenefitsCompetitive PayCompetitive Pay
  • BenefitsBenefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insuranceBenefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • BenefitsPaid Time OffPaid Time Off
  • Benefits401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
  • BenefitsA culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team memberA culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
More benefits (5)
  • BenefitsThe opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgradesThe opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401k plan with employer match

The role and schedule

Day to day
visiting patients and providing care and services where they reside
Day to day
providing expertise regarding psych-social assessments, interventions, and community sources This position is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team, providing expertise regarding psych-social assessments, interventions, and knowledge of community sources.
Day to day
collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
Care model
1-1 patient care with patient care team support Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team.
Day to day
manage visits, documentation, and meetings
Travel
visiting patients where they reside including private homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and assisted living facilities
Travel
travel across the service area
Details
Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice.

Support on this unit

Nurse to patient
increased staff to patient ratios and lowered clinician caseloads This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads.

The workplace

Suncrest Hospice logo
Suncrest Hospice
Hiring organization

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.

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Why Suncrest

At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

  • Pay Range: $75,000-$90,000 Annual Salary plus bonus potential
  • Actual Work/Life Balance
  • Competitive Pay
  • Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
  • A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
  • The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

Details

The Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for providing care and services for a group of patients, visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and assisted living facilities. This position is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team, providing expertise regarding psych-social assessments, interventions, and knowledge of community sources.

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice
  • Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
  • Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team.
  • Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include: phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of hospice rules and regulations.
  • Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e.: to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns)
  • Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
  • Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance, to be able to travel across the service area

What's around it?

In Waukegan, IL

Waukegan, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,205/mo
Household income
$71,919/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Waukegan, IL

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