Hospice RN Case Manager
About The Position
Preferred Hospice of St. Louis is seeking registered nurses to work from its Ballwin, Missouri office. The role offers autonomy and independence, with visits to patients in private homes, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and other places patients call home. The company prefers full-time candidates and also has part-time and PRN availability. Compensation is hourly, with mileage reimbursement. Benefits are available to employees with full-time status. Hospice nurses provide care and support to patients facing terminal illnesses and their families. The RN Case Manager works with an interdisciplinary team that includes RNs, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, physicians, nurse practitioners, bereavement staff, and volunteers. The offices are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and some call is required.
Requirements
- Current Missouri RN license.
- Live within commuting distance of the Ballwin office.
- Gentle, loving approach and ability to provide support to patients and families facing terminal illness.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Computer and smartphone skills for EMR charting, email, mileage-computation apps, and related tasks.
- Reliable transportation and car insurance.
- Some call availability.
Nice To Haves
- The employer is willing to train the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Visit patients in private homes, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and other places they call home.
- Perform head-to-toe assessments and provide symptom management and skilled care to patients facing terminal illnesses.
- Provide emotional support and education about death and dying to patients and families.
- Supervise LPNs and CNAs.
- Monitor medication lists and assess medication appropriateness.
- Assess patients' needs for durable medical equipment (DME).
- Provide wound care and other treatments as needed.
- Work with the interdisciplinary hospice team.
- Represent the company well in the community.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement, with a recent company-wide increase.
- Benefits available for full-time employees.
- Some flexibility with schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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