Registered Nurse (RN) Home Hospice | Southeast Suburbs (Blue Team)
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Home Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Southeast Suburbs Blue Team. This role involves providing high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care in patients homes, focusing on comfort, dignity, and support for both patients and their families.
Facility & Work Setting
- Home Hospice position (field-based patient homes)
- Initial onboarding and supply pickup at regional office in Oak Brook
- Quarterly in-person team meetings at Trinity Hospital
Patient Population
- Adult patients only
- Common diagnoses include:
- Advanced cancer
- End-stage COPD
- Failure to thrive
- Terminal illnesses and end-stage disease processes
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive hospice nursing care in a home setting
- Perform wound care, dressing changes, and wound VAC management
- Monitor and document wound measurements and progress (weekly)
- Manage drains (Pleurex, nephrostomy, Foley catheter)
- Provide end-of-life care planning and symptom management
- Conduct patient and family education
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams
- Perform triage and respond to patient needs
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of Home Hospice or Home Health experience
- Active RN license
- BLS certification
- Valid driver s license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle
Preferred Skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently in a field setting
- Excellent communication and patient care skills
Caseload
Technology & Support
- EMR: EPIC Remote Client
- Company-provided phone, laptop, and trunk stock
- Ongoing support from hospice RNs and management (available by phone)
Coverage Area
Includes (but not limited to):
- Lynwood
- Calumet
- Calumet City
- Calumet Park
- Riverdale
- Dolton
Schedule & Work Hours
- Monday Friday | 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
- No weekends
- No on-call
- No holiday requirements
- Set schedule
Orientation
- New Employee Orientation (NEO)
- 1 2 weeks (based on experience and comfort level)
Additional Details
- Scrub Color: Navy blue or solid professional colors (no prints/logos)
- Parking: Free