Come work as a hospice nurse for BrightStar Care of Tinley Park / Oak Lawn, an independently owned and operated agency actively hiring compassionate members to their team to work with clients of all ages in their homes in the Southern Cook and Will County areas.

Are you looking for a hospice career as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that genuinely cares about you? That is where you can shine. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and benefits, you need

Hospice Nurse Benefits

Pay starting at $47 per hour for LPNs and $60 per hour for RNs

13-week contract to direct hire

Weekly pay with direct deposit

401(k) for eligible employees

GPS time and attendance technology enhances your access to key scheduling and care information

Best-in-class support team

One to one patient care

GPS time and attendance technology enhances your access to key scheduling and care information

Responsibilities

Care for individual based on personalized plan of care

Informs director of nursing and any other appropriate personnel of changes in the client’s conditions and needs

Counsels client and family through the hospice care process while updating family on a regular basis

Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state, and federal laws

Participates in agency performance improvement activities and continuously staying informed about changes in the field of nursing and home health care

Requirements

Current unrestricted LPN or RN license in the state of Illinois

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Must have graduated from a National League of Nursing accredited program

Have experience with clients on ventilators and maintaining the settings.

Must have experience with tracheotomy care and suctioning.

One year of document hospice experience required. Three to five (3-5) years of clinical experience with one year experience in a home health agency, primary care clinic, or health facility preferred

Current driver’s license with reliable car and auto insurance

CPR certified – American Heart Association/Red Cross

Current physical and negative TB test/chest x-ray

Clean background and criminal record

Understands regulatory compliance with state and federal regulations

Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality

Ready to apply? Apply online or call us at 708-532-2273!

BrightStar Care of Tinley Park / Oak Lawn is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.