RN - After Hours Weekend Hospice (Champaign)

Overview

Sign on Bonus Available!!!

$7,500 greater than 1yr of experience

$2,500 Relocation Bonus (greater than 50 miles)

(external candidates only)

We proudly serve patients in their homes across Champaign, Vermilion, Edgar, Douglas, Moultrie, and Macon counties , providing compassionate end‑of‑life care where it matters most. Hospice Nurses provides the highest form of compassionate care to patients and families during one of life’s most vulnerable transitions.

Why Join Carle’s Hospice Team?

• Work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and their families
• Make an impact at the most important time
• Practice at the top of your nursing scope
• Professional growth and work-life balance

If you’re looking for a rewarding career in hospice with a supportive team and a manageable schedule, this is a place where you can truly make a difference.

The after-hours RN Responsibilities include the coordination and provision of direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process to meet the physical, psychosocial, environmental, and spiritual needs of Carle Home Services specific patient populations and families throughout the geographical area and to provide for continuity of care by coordination of care through triaging, patient visits and admissions. The role of this position is to process referrals, complete admissions, and provide continuity of care through triaging phone calls and making visits during hours the hospice office is closed.


Qualifications

Certifications: Proof of Auto Insurance - Varies Driver's License - Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS)Secretary of State (SOS); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Education: Associate's Degree Nursing, Work Experience:1yr nursing experience


Responsibilities

Provides on-call coverage and performs patient visits as assigned and as needed for appropriate hospice care.Responsible for providing visits and consultation to patients, families, and health care providers regarding hospice services and end-of-life treatment choices as well as performing the admission process.Maintains clinical records in accordance with established policies and procedures, state and federal regulations and Accrediting Organization accreditation standards.Provides on-call coverage and performs patient visits as assigned and as needed for appropriate hospice care. Coordinates all patient care needs during evenings, nights, holidays, and weekend hours. Maintain up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur. Provide patient/family visits based on assessed need, hospice policy and procedure, and established schedule. Follows established protocols for symptom management and patient visits. Responsible for providing visits and consultation to patients, families, and health care providers regarding hospice services and end-of-life treatment choices as well as performing the admission process. Communicates scope of hospice care to patients, families and health care providers as needed and appropriate. Assess referrals for medical, psychosocial and environmental appropriateness for hospice care in conjunction with the attending physician and the interdisciplinary team. Contacts attending physician to obtain verbal certification of prognosis as well as information regarding medical history and treatment plan. Determine if patients are appropriate for hospice care using established hospice certification criteria. Collaborates with attending physician to confirm existing orders, change orders, and acquire new orders as needed and appropriate. Obtain informed consents for hospice care when needed and appropriate. Completes hospice admissions in home, nursing home, and hospital settings. Following established policy and procedure for admission of a patient to Carle Hospice. Coordinates delivery of appropriate medications, durable medical equipment, and medical supplies. Maintains clinical records in accordance with established policies and procedures, state and federal regulations and Accrediting Organization accreditation standards. All patient/family visits, telephone contacts, and referral actions are recorded in the medical record. Documents all patient/family care clearly, concisely and timely in accordance with established policies and procedures, state and federal regulations and Accrediting Organization accreditation standards. Participates in the QA/CQI process for Carle Hospice as assigned and as appropriate.


About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected].


Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $33.62per hour - $57.83per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.