Registered Nurse - Visit Nurse (Hospice) Job at Advocate Health Care (Oak Brook)

Registered Nurse - Visit Nurse (Hospice)

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Oak Brook

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

35.50 - 53.25 USD / Hour

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Job Responsibility:

Performs all scheduled visits and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team as necessary
Conducts thorough physical, psychosocial and environmental assessments of assigned patients and updates plan of care where appropriate and as a result of visit finding
Follows a care plan, which identifies problems (nursing diagnosis) and evaluates outcomes within a certain time frame
Communicates with physicians to confirm and update patient's plan of treatment that may be necessary as a result of assigned visits
Communicates those changes to the primary registered nurse
Provides on-going assessment of patient response to treatments, medications and teaching and applies interventions as appropriate
Updates and revises care plan as indicated
Schedules patients and case conferences with primary registered nurse
Assists with the discharge planning process according to agency standards and utilizes interagency/system and community resources to assure continuity of care after discharge
Accurately documents and updates patient records according to agency, state and federal guidelines
Communicates problems to physicians and primary Registered Nurse, and clearly states plans, actions and goals so that changes are reflected as they occur
Follows published policies and procedures and regularly monitors changes or additions to them
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures

Requirements:

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles
Associate's Degree in Nursing
Typically requires 2 years of experience in nursing
Proficiency in clinical skills with the ability to work under direction and make sound judgments
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians
Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions
Good organization, prioritization and problem solving skills
Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions
Must be able to sit, stand, walk and climb stairs for limited to prolonged periods of time
Must have the physical agility to move about in confined spaces, including bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting and occasionally reaching one or both over head
Must have the physical stamina to attend to patient care requirements over a period of three or more hours without complete rest
Must be able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
Must have accurate vision to read gauges and measuring devices and to interpret written instructions
Subject to exposure to chemical and hazardous waste and communicable disease
therefore protective clothing must be worn, as needed
Must be able to: - Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. - Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. - Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance
Must be able to: - Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

What we offer:

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
$5,000 sign on bonus (for external candidates)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 01, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Registered Nurse - Visit Nurse (Hospice)

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Oak Brook

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 01, 2026

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