Hospice Nurse - Case Manager
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Lombard
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
HOSPICE NURSE - CASE MANAGERLOCATION: NORTH CITY (WITH FOCUS ON
ZIPS 60635, 60639, 60644, 60465, 60601-8, 60611, 60612, 60616,
60624 AND 60651)HOURS: DAYSThis position is also eligible for a
$10000.00 sign on bonus with 50% payable upon hire and 50% payable
after 6mo. and subject to all taxes! You must be employed in the
exact position at time of payout. Internal team members are not
eligible for this sign on bonus at this time. Must be able to work
one summer and one winter holidayMust be able to rotate on an on
call scheduleJOB and UNIT: Home office is in Lombard, but travel to
this office is minimal. SUMMARY:Advocate At Home a division of
Advocate Health Care is the largest home health and hospice
services in Illinois. The Hospice Registered Nurse will provide
Hospice services and establish strong relationships with patients
families and caregivers. All medical needs will be coordinated by
the RN who is case managing the patient and utilizing the resources
of the team (i.e. social worker CNA MD etc.) The Hospice Registered
Nurse assumes primary responsibility for the assessment planning
implementation and evaluation of nursing care for assigned
patients. Hospice is a program designed specifically for people who
have chosen to change the plan of care for terminal illness from
aggressive medical treatment to palliative care.The Registered
Hospice Nurse will manage pain and symptoms so patients can make
the most of every day focusing on living well and with dignity.The
Registered Hospice Nurse will provide compassionate care to
patients and their family members at end of life.The Registered
Hospice Nurse will make every day count for patients families and
care givers.The Registered Hospice Nurse will document and connect
with the care team thru point of care documentation.The Registered
Hospice Nurse will be required to make visits to private residences
which may not be accessible to people with disabilities.THE
ADVOCATE HOSPICE NURSE:Nurse/Patient Relationship: Develops and
maintains a therapeutic relationship through the health care
continuumResponsible for documentation and communication of care
medication and observation.
Keywords: Advocate Aurora Health, Lombard , Hospice Nurse - Case Manager, Healthcare , Lombard, Illinois
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