Registered Nurse- Home Health Hospice Part-time Eligible

Registered Nurse - Home Health Hospice Part‑time Days – Sign‑on Bonus Eligible

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

On call requirements: 4 days per month from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 a.m. for the on‑call shift.

Sign‑on Bonus: $2,500 (eligible only for external hires; internal employees and rehires who left within 1 year are not eligible).

• Mileage reimbursement
• Laptop and cell phone
• Flexible self‑scheduling
• Saturday/Sunday coverage every 4 weeks

• Assess and record patient status and identify care needs upon admission/point of care entry.
• Organize assessment health data so that it is accurate, complete, and accessible.
• Identify problems that need immediate attention.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care.
• Perform joint home visits with the Charge Nurse.
• Validate diagnoses with patient/family and other health care team members.
• Document diagnoses in a manner that facilitates determination of expected outcomes and plan of care.
• Initiate and update Problem List at the time of admission.
• Incorporate principles of age‑specific care into the patient’s plan of care.
• Ensure the patient’s individualized plan of care has been discussed with, and agreed upon by, the patient/family.
• Begin discharge planning at time of admission; consult with patient/family and health care team members regarding discharge plan.
• Identify patient teaching needs on admission and throughout the plan of care.
• Arrange conferences with patient and/or family and other members of the health team when indicated to plan care.
• Prioritize and organize nursing interventions that are evidence‑based and reflective of established standards of care.
• Provide individualized, mutually agreeable patient and family education founded on evidence‑based practice and research guidelines.
• Document all assessments, interventions and patient responses.
• Review consistently the patient’s health data to keep the Plan of Care updated.
• Ensure revisions to the plan of care are systematic and ongoing and are driven by measurable realistic goals.
• Document the patient’s progression toward identified outcomes.
• Identify unmet outcomes and provide direction for continuity of care.
• Reassess nursing actions for effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.
• Communicate with patient/family and health care team members regarding patient care and nursing’s role in the provision of care.
• Collaborate with patient/family and healthcare team members regarding the patient’s progress/plan of care.
• Present relevant patient information at multidisciplinary meetings/conferences for feedback from peers.
• Make appropriate referrals as needed for continuity of care.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with others
• Strong analytic abilities
• Maintains active driver’s license and auto insurance
• Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of first day of employment in a clinical nurse role.

• Experience in specific clinical area.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.