Hospice RN

Part-Time Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice Inpatient Unit

Serenity Hospice & Home | Oregon, IL

Schedule: Part-Time | 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Make Every Moment Matter.

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and families?

Serenity Hospice & Home is seeking a dedicated Part-Time RN to join our team at Serenity Home, our beautiful 8-bed inpatient hospice facility in Oregon, Illinois.

As a nonprofit, Joint Commission-accredited, 5-star-rated hospice organization, we are committed to providing exceptional end-of-life care with compassion, dignity, and respect.

At Serenity Home, nursing is about more than providing medical care. It's about offering comfort, building meaningful connections, and supporting patients and their loved ones during life's most important moments.

Position Overview

The Serenity Home RN provides skilled nursing care to patients receiving inpatient hospice services. Working closely with our team, this nurse plays an essential role in managing symptoms, promoting comfort, and providing emotional support to patients and families.

Our smaller, 8-bed setting allows nurses to focus on individualized, patient-centered care in a peaceful, home-like environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs to develop personalized care plans.
• Administer medications, including pain management and symptom control, ensuring adherence to prescribed protocols.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and their families regarding disease progression, medication use, and advance directives.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate holistic care delivery.
• Monitor patient responses to treatments, adjusting care plans as necessary to optimize comfort and quality of life.
• Document all patient interactions accurately within electronic health record (EHR) systems while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist with end-of-life procedures, including symptom management during the final stages of life.
• Educate community healthcare providers on hospice services and facilitate smooth transitions between care settings.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in good standing with relevant state licensing boards.
• Proven experience in hospice or palliative care nursing; experience in critical care or hospital settings is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for documentation purposes.
• Strong knowledge of pain management techniques, medication administration, and aseptic techniques.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with developmental disabilities or memory care needs, is preferred.
• Excellent assessment skills with the ability to handle complex symptom management scenarios such as acute pain or respiratory distress.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Compassionate demeanor with excellent communication skills tailored for sensitive conversations about end-of-life issues. Join our team to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients facing life-limiting illnesses by providing compassionate hospice nursing care rooted in dignity and respect.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and bring comfort to those in need, apply today to become a valued member of the Serenity Hospice team. Together, we can provide hope and healing during life's most challenging moments.

Applications are available on our website www.serenityhospiceandhome.org or call 815-732-4111 for more information.

Pay: $32.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Hospice & palliative medicine: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person