Hospice Registered Nurse

Heartland Hospice•Champaign, IL

9d•$70,555 - $88,195

About The Position

Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, is hiring a full-time Hospice Registered Nurse/RN Case Manager to provide skilled, individualized hospice nursing care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and support their families. Care is delivered in patients’ homes, assisted living settings, and other institutional settings. The nurse assesses patients, develops and updates plans of care, manages symptoms, coordinates with interdisciplinary teams, educates patients and caregivers, and maintains accurate clinical records while following applicable clinical, regulatory, and infection-control standards. The role includes on-call and patient-support activities as applicable. The work involves patient homes and institutional settings, as well as travel by automobile. Potential exposures include infections, communicable diseases, odors, blood, excreta, and hazardous materials. This is a safety-sensitive position. The stated salary range is $70,555–$88,195, with compensation varying according to factors such as location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, and department equity.

Requirements

Registered Nurse education and a current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment.
At least one year of RN experience in acute care hospital, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health; school internships and clinical hours may be considered in individual cases.
Current CPR certification.
Current automobile insurance and a valid driver’s license; must have and maintain transportation for work.
Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families, hospice philosophy, and the special needs of hospice patients and families.
Knowledge of the roles of disciplines providing hospice services and of community resources.
Strong patient assessment skills and knowledge of general nursing practice.
Good oral and written communication skills, documentation, and program-management knowledge.
Thorough knowledge of managed care principles and regulatory guidelines, including Medicare, Medicaid, and ACHC.
Ability to provide sensitive, tactful support to patients and families facing life-and-death issues and times of crisis.
Flexibility to perform varied tasks and adapt without losing efficiency or composure.
Ability to communicate effectively with people from all socioeconomic backgrounds and work cooperatively and maturely with coworkers and hospice team members.
Ability to operate nursing assessment tools, computers, facsimile equipment, copier, and cell phone or beeper.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or palliative care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary contact for hospice patients and families and guide them through the hospice journey.
Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing patient assessments and reassessments, including in-person and telephone RN assessments or screenings.
Deliver and document skilled nursing interventions and symptom management in alignment with individualized plans of care and goals of care.
Develop and update individualized plans of care, including visit frequency and identification of patient needs and risks.
Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, nurse practitioners, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and other providers.
Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and families, including education, comfort, and bereavement guidance.
Educate patients, family members, and caregivers about disease processes, self-care, end-of-life care, medications, nutrition, dietary needs, hospice services, symptom and pain management, and end-of-life expectations.
Teach caregivers safe and effective care techniques and provide practical training and emotional reassurance.
Communicate changes in condition and signs or symptoms of decline to appropriate providers and the care team.
Support continuity of care, appropriate home health, palliative care, and hospice referrals, and transitions between levels of care.
Document timely and accurately, including assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans.
Maintain effective working relationships with the interdisciplinary group and involve the team when the care plan warrants participation.
Participate in on-call and patient-support activities as applicable, providing clinically competent and responsive service.
Follow infection-control, compliance, regulatory, and policy standards and support quality improvement and scheduling initiatives.
Maintain patient transportation for work and effectively operate nursing assessment tools, computers, facsimile equipment, copier, and cell phone or beeper.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Seven paid holidays
Wellness programs and resources, including telemedicine, diabetes management, and joint and spine concierge care
FMLA, ADA, and other federally and state-required leaves
Short- and long-term disability
Health Savings Account contribution
Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program
Cell phone reimbursement for eligible roles
Short-term incentive for eligible roles
Tuition reimbursement and education support, including ASN-to-BSN and BSN-to-MSN assistance
Free continuing education units
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid long-term disability insurance
Voluntary benefits, including pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care coverage
Career advancement opportunities
National and local recognition programs
Teammate Assistance Fund