What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Admissions Nurse position at Northern Illinois Hospice?
**$5,000 Sign On Bonus** **12-Hour shifts** ** Competitive Pay**
Northern Illinois Hospice is a trusted and growing agency. Founded in 1979, we were the first hospice agency in our region and one of the first 50 in the nation. We are looking for exceptional people to join our exceptional team. People who want to make a difference in the community and in the lives of others. The end of life can be accompanied by feelings of loss and isolation, and the Northern Illinois Hospice team is dedicated to ensuring that the transition is filled with dignity, comfort, and peace. We are dedicated to doing this not only for our patients but for their families and loves ones as well.
We are seeking a dedicated Admissions RN with the highest standards of excellence, who seeks the opportunity to work for an employer that’s the leader in patient-focused, team-based hospice care and committed to creating a culture of excellence.
The Admissions RN is responsible for evaluating patients for hospice eligibility and provides timely and effective initial nursing assessments of patients (and families) admitted for hospice services. This assessment includes a thorough explanation of the Hospice philosophy, available services, and Advance Directives, obtains the appropriate consents, conducts an initial physical assessment of the major body systems and establishes the initial Plan of Care for the patient.
Admissions RN Experience Required:
- Minimum Associates Degree in Nursing; Nursing Diploma, BSN preferred.
- Current Professional Registered Nurse license issued by the Illinois Board of Nursing.
- One year of Medical/Surgical, Oncology, or Hospice Nursing experience.
- CPR Certification required. Knowledge of LCD’s required.
- CHPN preferred.
Northern Illinois Hospice supports our employees’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $71,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental schedule:
- On call
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
