Hospice Weekend On-Call RN
Schedule: Roughly Friday 5:00 PM – Monday 8:30 AM
Position Type: Weekend On-Call
Company Overview:
Care2You is a dedicated healthcare organization committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care where individuals feel most comfortable — at home. With a focus on home health, hospice, palliative, and primary care services, our team of medical professionals proudly serves communities across multiple locations, guided by our core promise: Because We Care!
Job Description
The Hospice Weekend On-Call RN provides compassionate, skilled nursing care and clinical support to hospice patients and their families during weekend hours. This position is responsible for responding to patient and caregiver needs, providing telephone triage, and making in-person visits as needed throughout the service area.
Responsibilities
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Provide hospice nursing support during the weekend on-call period
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Respond to patient and caregiver calls and assess changes in condition
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Make in-person visits as needed for symptom management and patient needs
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Provide end-of-life care and support to patients and families
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Complete hospice admissions, visits, and death visits as needed
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Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
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Address medication, equipment, and supply needs
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Complete timely and accurate documentation in the EMR
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Communicate important patient updates to the weekday hospice team
Weekend Availability
Must be available for the full weekend on-call period, Friday at 5:00 PM through Monday at 8:30 AM, including availability for telephone triage and in-person patient visits as needed.
Qualifications
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Current Illinois RN license
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Hospice or home health experience preferred
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Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
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Ability to work independently and respond appropriately to urgent patient needs
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Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
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Current CPR/BLS certification
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Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area
