Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

Suncrest Hospice • St. Louis, MO

4d • $85,000 - $92,000

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides care and services to a group of hospice patients, visiting them where they reside, including private homes, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities. The RN contributes to the interdisciplinary team by providing expertise in psychosocial assessments and interventions and knowledge of community resources. The role may be in Case Management, Admissions, or a Resource position. Suncrest describes its approach as increasing staff-to-patient ratios to support more clinical visits and lower clinician caseloads. Recent hospice and home health experience is required; long-term care or ICU experience is also mentioned.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing in the state(s) of practice.
• Recent hospice and home health experience.
• Long-term care or ICU experience.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with colleagues.
• Ability to work independently on a day-to-day basis.
• Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings, and urgent needs.
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
• Willingness to drive across the service area.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and services to a group of hospice patients.
• Visit patients in private homes, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities.
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary team with expertise in psychosocial assessments and interventions and knowledge of community resources.
• Work in a Case Management, Admissions, or Resource role.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• Manage visits, documentation, and meetings; respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns.
• Communicate by phone, email, and in writing, and meet with healthcare professionals.

Benefits

• Actual work/life balance.
• Pay of $85,000-$92,000 per year plus monthly bonus opportunities.
• Competitive pay.
• Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment.
• A culture emphasizing appreciation and valuing team members.
• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed