Hospice Nurse (RN or LPN) - Night Shift / PRN Job at Transitions Group, Rockford, IL

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  • Transitions Group
  • Rockford, IL

Job Description

Our people are the difference.

Transitions Care is a leading hospice organization that has changed the hospice experience for patients, families, and team members. Imagine a healthcare company that provides 24/7 access to services in the comfort of the patient's home - providing the physical, emotional, and spiritual support that allows a patient to focus on living.

At Transitions, you don't have to imagine! Apply now to join our team and experience the Transitions difference!


As a Transitions Care Hospice Nurse you are responsible for providing care to patients in need. The Nurse functions as a support team member to the IDG team by providing additional services when required. The Nurse will assess, address and report patient needs to the case management team all while ensuring that all patient needs are met in a timely manner. Local travel is required.

Major Responsibilities
  • Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process within the designated scope of practice.
  • Assesses and evaluates patient's status by:
  • Writing and initiating a plan of care (when appropriate).
  • Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs
  • Participating in revising the plan of care (when appropriate).
  • Completes all visit types requested to meet the needs of the patient and family.
  • Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
  • Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care.
  • Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
  • Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required.
  • Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
  • Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
  • Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
  • Fulfills obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.
Benefits We Offer
  • Competitive salary
  • 401(k) matching
  • Company Equipment
  • Paid Time Off
  • Free Scrub Tops
Requirements

Education and Experience
  • Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
  • Nursing licensure in the State which you provide care (RN, LPN).
  • One (1) + year Hospice, home health or related organization experience preferred.


Salary Description


$29.00 - $40.00 an hour

Job Tags

Relief, Local area, Night shift,

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