Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

Suncrest Health Services • Florissant, MO

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About The Position

Suncrest Hospice is seeking nurses to join its growing team. The organization aims to provide exceptional hospice care and service by increasing staff-to-patient ratios, increasing clinical visits, and lowering clinician caseloads. It is a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)-certified hospice.

The Registered Nurse provides care and services to a group of patients, visiting them where they reside, including private homes, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities. As a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team, the RN provides expertise in psychosocial assessments and interventions and knowledge of community resources. The RN works in a Case Management, Admissions, or Resource role.

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 is also listed in the posting.
• Works well in a team environment and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Able to work independently on a day-to-day basis.
• Strong time-management skills to coordinate visits, documentation, meetings, and urgent needs.
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
• Willingness to drive, with reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
• Understanding of hospice rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and services for a group of patients.
• Visit patients in private homes, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities.
• Contribute expertise regarding psychosocial assessments, interventions, and community resources as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• Manage visits, documentation, and meetings; attend required meetings and respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns.
• Communicate by phone, email, and in writing, and meet with a variety of healthcare professionals.
• Travel across the service area to visit patients.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $85,000–$92,000 per year, plus monthly bonus opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment.
• Emphasis on appreciating and valuing team members.
• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades.
• Work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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