Registered Nurse On Call at Kindred Hospice in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Job Description:

Responsibilities

$5000 SIGN ON BONUS

We’re looking for a Full Time On Call Registered Nurse to join our team in Arlington Heights, IL.

After Hours and Weekends

Sunday 5:00 PM - Thursday 8:00 AM

You will report directly to the Executive Director and will maintain primary control and professional management of each patient. You will act as primary liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team.

• You’ll provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to the patient’s family after normal business hours on an on-call basis


• You’ll manage an interdisciplinary group consisting of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and support staff to enhance the quality of hospice care


• You’ll evaluate patient/family needs and assist in the preparation and execution of the plan of care for each patient


• You’ll maintain all assigned patient clinical records


• You’ll participate in company quality assessment and performance improvement programs

• Compassionate, kind and empathetic to your patients and their families


• A current RN license (in the state of requested employment or ability to obtain)


• 1+ years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or oncology preferred