About this opportunity
Confidential Hospice Provider lists this Hospice RN Case Manager Field Visiting Nurse opportunity in saint charles, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
NOTE: THE PAY IS $55-100 PER VISIT, depending on the type of visit. Plus mileage. IT'S NOT PER HOUR
About the Role
Local Hospice Company is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Hospice RN Case Manager to join our field-based team in Saint Charles, IL. In this rewarding visiting nurse role, you'll be at the heart of delivering exceptional end-of-life care directly to patients and families in the comfort of their own homes. If you're a nurse who is driven by purpose and passionate about making a meaningful difference, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of hospice patients, conducting in-home assessments and developing individualized care plans
Perform skilled nursing visits to monitor patient symptoms, pain management, and overall comfort
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides to coordinate holistic patient care
Educate and support patients and their families on disease progression, medication management, and comfort care techniques
Document clinical findings, care plans, and visit notes accurately and in compliance with hospice regulations
Ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid hospice guidelines and agency policies
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
Attends bi-monthly interdisciplinary group meetings.
Requirements
Active RN license in the state of Illinois (required)
Minimum 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience; hospice, palliative care, or home health experience preferred
Strong knowledge of pain and symptom management in end-of-life care
Maintains a current CPR certification.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and care teams
Ability to work independently in a field-based, self-directed environment
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits in the Saint Charles, IL area
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) documentation
Empathetic, patient-centered demeanor with a commitment to dignity and compassionate care
Flexible work from home options available.
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Worksite address
saint charles, MO, 63301, US
Who can apply
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