Hospice RN Case Manager - MO - Sign on Bonus Eligible
About The Position
BJC Home Care is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager serving the St. Louis City/County area. The role evaluates clients and provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, including preventive and rehabilitative procedures and instruction in self-care. As case manager, the nurse coordinates all aspects of care for assigned patients. Hospice services support adult and pediatric patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families, providing care in patients’ homes or skilled nursing facilities and addressing physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs. The position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a weekend and on-call rotation. The nurse must be willing to provide on-call coverage throughout all St. Louis regions and must register with the Family Care Safety Registry. A cell phone and laptop are provided, and mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate. Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000, and relocation is available to eligible candidates. The position is safety-sensitive and requires the ability to remain alert and work safely. BJC offers RN Career Ladder progression, which supports professional development and advancement; moves to higher ladder levels result in a percentage increase in current pay aligned with the new job description.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Valid driver's license.
- Registration with the Family Care Safety Registry is required.
- Willingness to provide on-call coverage in all St. Louis regions.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or home health.
- 2–5 years of experience.
- Eligible candidates may qualify for relocation assistance.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate clients and provide nursing services requiring substantial and specialized skill, including preventive and rehabilitative procedures and instruction in appropriate self-care techniques.
- Coordinate all aspects of care for assigned patients when serving as case manager.
- Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including values and emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
- Develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver, following established guidelines and standards of nursing care.
- Plan proactively and ensure communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
- Promote respect, equity, and empathy when caring for diverse and vulnerable populations, including support for patient and family emotional, spiritual, and cultural preferences.
- Use collaborative problem-solving, service recovery, and advocacy to support patient- and family-centered continuity of care.
- Implement care by integrating information from the interprofessional team and applying critical thinking safely and promptly.
- Evaluate changes in patients’ conditions, inform and collaborate with family members or caregivers, communicate changes to the interprofessional team, and update plans of care in the EMR.
- Evaluate current nursing care to support evidence-based practice and quality patient outcomes.
- Provide on-call coverage in all St. Louis regions as required.
Benefits
- Cell phone and laptop provided.
- Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate.
- Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
- BJC RN Career Ladder progression, with a percentage increase in current pay when moving to higher ladder levels.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and legal services, available the first day of the month after hire.
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
- 401(k) plan with BJC match.
- Tuition assistance available on the first day.
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
- Adoption assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
