Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
Lighthouse Hospice is driven to provide a professional hospice workplace where the employee is respected and valued. We recognize that creating a culture of trust, kindness and appreciation is required to retain the best talent, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our team members all have one special thing in common. We deeply care for each other as much as we care for our patients and families. Each member of our team has been carefully chosen, not only for their exceptional skill set but also for their gifts of compassion and respect for others. We found that hiring people for this reason, combined with creating an environment where each individual can showcase their strengths, enables our team to achieve their highest potential. If you are searching for a great place to work, a place where you can make a real difference, where you can learn and grow with some of the best talent in the area, then we would love to speak with you! We are looking for someone with strong communication, excellent critical thinking, interpersonal, observation, and organizational skills paired with an overwhelming amount of compassion and care. If you're ready to start a career where you'll build long-lasting relationships and be fulfilled professionally and intellectually, then we're excited to work with you. Competitive pay and bonus option is available. As a Registered Nurse at Lighthouse Hospice Care, you will work under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Supervisor. You will evaluate patients, create care plans, and ensure correct documentation, all while communicating with everyone involved (patient, patient’s family, care team, supervisor). You will also oversee the home health aide to ensure every patient receives quality care. And just like all our team members, we ask our RNs to uphold Lighthouse Hospice Care’s core values and standards. Job Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing. Licensure: Current license as a registered nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), current Driver’s License. Experience: Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice preferred. Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life. Proof of current CPR. Must read, write and comprehend English. Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus. Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $41.00 - $48.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Medical specialties: Home Health Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physical setting: Outpatient Standard shift: Day shift COVID-19 considerations: Standard PPE precautions for COVID License/Certification: Illinois RN License Work Location: On the road