Hospice IPU RN Night Shift

Company: JourneyCare
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionAre you ready to make a real difference in someone's life who is facing a serious illness? If you are, come join JourneyCare as a Staff Registered Nurse (RN)!With 40 years of healthcare leadership and expertise, JourneyCare has achieved national recognition for growth, innovation, community partnerships and best practices in caring for seriously ill adults and children. JourneyCare is licensed to serve 13 counties in the Chicago region and is the largest provider of hospice and palliative care in Illinois. We are more than just a career choice - it is a culture where you can make a difference!Ask us also about our competitive benefits packages!Position OverviewThe Staff Registered Nurse (RN) assesses patients and their needs. They manage the patient's case and make appropriate suggestions regarding pain and symptom management to ensure comfort and quality of life. The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) educates and supports patients and families regarding expectations during the end-of-life process and is responsible for the overall coordination of patient's care.Work Schedule - (3) 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am with alternate weekendsService Area(s) - Primarily based at the Chicago CareCenter located at Rush University Medical Center but may be asked to travel to other CareCenters to assist with patient census needsExperience and SkillsRequirements for Staff Registered Nurse (RN) positionAssociates Degree in Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferredTraining in hospice and palliative care and pain and symptom management, preferredLicensed Registered Nurse in the state of IllinoisCertified Hospice and Palliative Nurse preferred1 to 3 years of experience as a registered nurse in the healthcare setting, preferably in hospiceExperience working with patients of all agesCertain positions require Pediatric skill competencies on an infant, toddler, preschool, school age or adolescentCommunication skills, verbal and writtenComputer skills (Word, Excel, patient database, e-mail), voicemailJob BenefitsBenefits offered for Staff Registered Nurse (RN) positionBlueCross BlueShield Medical Benefits / Dental & VisionGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term DisabilityCompetitive 403B Retirement MatchTuition/Education ReimbursementCompany-Provided CEUs

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