Preferred clinical experience in hospice, home health, or related settings
Ability to work independently during overnight hours
Strong assessment skills and clinical judgment under pressure
Calm and reassuring demeanor for patients and families
Excellent documentation and communication skills
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally
Responsibilities
Deliver professional nursing care within your scope of practice
Conduct thorough patient and family assessments
Complete all visit types to meet overnight patient needs
Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
Identify nursing diagnoses and respond with clinical judgment
Record accurate clinical notes on pain and symptom management
Communicate patient condition changes to physicians
Coordinate with community health partners for continuity of care
Ensure necessary equipment and services are in place for patients
Maintain and grow clinical skills through continuing education
Benefits
Competitive pay
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
Long & Short-Term Disability
401(k) with company match
Auto Allowance & Gas Card
Company provided equipment
Paid Time Off
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Coverage Territory: Bloomington, Pontiac, Streator, Seneca, Ottawa, LaSalle Peru, Dwight, Marseilles, and surrounding areas.
Schedule: 8 PM-8 AM, alternating 4-day and 3-day weeks including weekends in rotation
Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 a year
What You'll Do
As a Transitions Hospice Night Nurse, you'll serve as a critical support member of the interdisciplinary care team during overnight hours - assessing, treating, and communicating patient needs with clinical confidence and genuine compassion. Your responsibilities include:
Delivering professional nursing care across the full nursing process within your scope of practice
Conducting thorough patient and family assessments and contributing to individualized care plans
Completing all visit types as needed to meet overnight patient and family needs
Administering medications and treatments per physician orders
Identifying nursing diagnoses from health assessment data and responding with sound clinical judgment
Recording accurate, timely clinical notes including pain and symptom management outcomes
Communicating changes in patient condition to physicians and obtaining orders as required
Coordinating with community health partners to support continuity of care
Ensuring equipment and necessary services are in place for patients
Maintaining and growing your clinical skills through continuing education and in-service participation
Benefits We Offer
Competitive pay
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance plans
Long & Short-Term Disability
401(k) with company match
Auto Allowance & Gas Card
Company provided equipment
Paid Time Off
Ready to be the nurse who shows up when it matters most? Apply today.
Requirements
What You Bring
Active RN license in the state of employment
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
Clinical experience in hospice, home health, or a related setting preferred
Comfort and composure working independently during overnight hours
Strong assessment skills and sound clinical judgment in high-pressure moments
A calm, reassuring presence for patients and families during nighttime distress
Excellent documentation habits and communication skills
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally
