Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
Position Summary
****Up to $10,000.00 Sign-on Bonus**** Position Summary: Provides nursing care to assigned patients through the use of nursing process in accordance with standard nursing practice and established nursing policies and procedures. Assumes full responsibility and accountability for coordination of patient care; services, referrals and resources for assigned caseload. Supervises care rendered by Home Health Aides. Adheres to MHS Mission, Vision and Values and the Illinois Nursing Act. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Experience
Education: BSN is preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registry: – License to practice professional nursing in Illinois required. – Current CPR certification required. – Must possess valid Illinois drivers license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Safety Policy (five year MVR will be required). Must have availability of personal vehicle with proof of insurance. – Meets credit range for Clinical Ladder Levels as follows: – Clinical Nurse I: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 0-9 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid. – Clinical Nurse II: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 10-19 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least two categories of the Grid. – Clinical Nurse III: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 20-29 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories of the Grid. Minimum BSN, enrollment in a BSN or MSN program, or national certification required. Experience: A minimum of two (2) years acute care clinical experience is preferred. Home health experience preferred. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: – Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform patient care tasks as required. – Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids/tissue, contagious diseases, animals, etc.