Hospice Admission RN

Hospice Admission RN
Hospice of Southern Illinois is a not-for-profit, free-standing, community-based hospice offering Southern Illinois and St. Louis Metro-East communities a range of services for people of all ages at the end of life. We have been providing compassionate care to terminally ill patients and their families in their home or a home-like setting since 1981. Since that time, we have continued our mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their loved ones touched by a terminal illness. Our reputation is a direct result of our desire to do more than what is required or expected. This can be seen in the passion and commitment of our employees and volunteers to provide excellent hospice care through all the services we provide. A career in hospice care at Hospice of Southern Illinois is a calling. Is it calling you? We are currently hiring for a Hospice Admission RN position that would be based out of our Belleville, IL office. Here’s a short video about working for Hospice of Southern Illinois: https://youtu.be/IP4-5vZfjVI
 
Hospice Admission Position Summary

• Position Summary: As a member of the dedicated admission team, the Admission Nurse has knowledge and competency related to admission compliance requirements and the hospice admission process.  Works closely with the attending physician, hospice medical director, patient, and family on the initial assessment, care planning and care implementation for the patient.
• When a patient and their loved ones are considering hospice care, our Admission Nurses help them throughout the admission process. They educate on the hospice care philosophy and explain the services our company can provide to improve the end-of-life care experience. Our admission nurses complete an average of 1 to 2 admissions a day. 
• Pay: $39.36 Hourly. Full-Time Non-Exempt Position, 40 Hours Weekly/80 Hours Bi-Weekly
• Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM (working 12:00 PM- 8:30 PM is also an option).  There would also be an additional rotational on-call schedule that includes some evenings, weekends, and holidays.  As we have an Admission Nurse that works weekends, the weekend on-call would be limited. 
• Location: Will be based out of our Belleville, IL Patient Services Office. Would visit patients and travel within the Belleville office's service territory which include the following Illinois counties: St. Clair, Monroe, Randolph, Washington, Madison, Clinton, Bond, Montgomery, Macoupin, Jersey, and Calhoun.
• We visit our patients wherever they may be located, whether it be in their homes, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, etc. As a result, a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation are requirements of the position. The company reimburses .70 per mile for driving personal vehicles. 
• Hospice of Southern Illinois is certified by the State of Illinois and is in compliance with the registration requirements of the Illinois Equal Pay Act.
• By applying, you are consenting to be contacted via phone call, text, or email regarding your application for this position.
• Benefits and insurance offered include: paid-time off, extended illness benefits, health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long term disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan. Please see below and the FAQ on benefits on www.hospice.org/careers for additional details.
• For further information about our company, to apply online or see detailed information about benefits, please visit www.hospice.org/careers.
• For any questions or concerns, please contact HR Generalist Jade Gutierrez at (618) 310-7129 or email jgutierrez@hospice.org  .
• EOE

Position Requirements

1. Education
   1. Graduate of State-approved school of nursing
   2. Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing required.
2. Experience
   1. One (1) year experience in hospice preferred.
3. Other Qualifications
   1. Current Illinois nursing license.
   2. Certification in hospice and palliative care preferred.
   3. CPR certification preferred.
   4. Excellent leadership, managerial ability, clinical assessment, organizational and interpersonal relationship skills.
   5. A working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, hospice regulations, and third- party payor expectations.
   6. Reliable means of transportation.

 
Physical Requirements: Performs repetitive tasks.  Physical tasks including bathing, transferring, lifting, and turning of patients in the home or home-like setting.  Prolonged periods of sitting at times.  Exerts up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. frequently and/or 20 lbs. constantly.  Requires physical flexibility of bending at knee and squat-bend. The Admission Nurse manages stress appropriately, makes decisions under pressure, handles multiple priorities, works with an Interdisciplinary Team and manages anger/fear/hostility/violence of other appropriately.  This position requires clarity of vision >20 inches and <20 feet, hears alarms, telephone/tape recorder.
 
Working Conditions: The Admission Nurse spends approximately 50% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposure to excessive humidity and noise.  The remaining 50% of his/her time is spent in an automobile or patient home, which may or may not have heat/air conditioning.  The position has potential for exposure to malodorous odors, infectious body fluids from patients, animal pet hair, allergens in the home environment, some exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents, and exposure to communicable diseases and traffic.
 
Essential Functions of the Field Staff RN/Case Manager Position:

1. Coordinates intake including collection of information, completion of referral form, obtaining attending physician certification, and computer documentation of the preadmission process, in a timely manner.
2. Provides education on hospice care and services to all clients and referral sources.
3. Displays knowledge of Medicare Hospice Eligibility Guidelines.
4. Reviews the medical record and collaborates with the attending physician and hospice medical director on determining eligibility for hospice care.
5. Explains and reviews the philosophy of hospice, hospice services, and the admission consents with the patient/family in a language and manner that the patient/family understands.
6. Demonstrates basic registered nurse clinical skills.  Gives a practical exhibition and explanation at the required annual skills day.
7. Completes a comprehensive physical assessment.  Communicates findings to the hospice medical director and utilizes information on the formulation of the plan of care necessary to treat the patient/family immediate care needs.
8. Identifies the physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs related to the terminal illness according to Medicare conditions of participation.  Communicates this information appropriately through documentation and/or collaboration with Field Staff RN/Case Manager, Social Worker and/or Chaplain.
9. Reviews medication, durable medical equipment (DME), and care needs with patient/family to ensure the patient/family has thorough understanding.
10. Knowledgeable in patterns of disease progression at end-of-life and provides education to patient/family and facility staff at the time of admission.
11. Uses knowledge in principles of end-of-life pain and symptom management.  Collaborates with patient and family’s stated values and goals when considering treatment options.
12. Includes CMS Hospice Item Set (HIS) and/or Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) Quality Measures in discussion with patient/family and timely documents this to ensure compliance.
13. Documents the elements of the comprehensive admission assessment in a systematic and timely manner according to Policy and Standards of Performance.
14. Communicates admission information to the interdisciplinary team to ensure prompt start and coordination of care.
15. Willing to assist with routine patient visits when needed. Works with the interdisciplinary team regarding the Service Intensity Add-On and visits current patients to ensure compliance.
16. Willing to participate in on-call after hours care and picks up additional on-call shifts when the need arises.
17. Teamwork- demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment to ensure deadlines, goals, and objectives are met. Consistently collaborates with nursing and hospice aide team to assure patient care needs are met.  Identifies issues noted by the patient/family and relates them to the patients care team promptly.
18. Builds relationships and collaborates effectively with internal and external customers while cultivating referrals and referral sources.  Identifies and analyzes problems in the referral/admission process and offers solutions to streamline for better customer service and satisfaction.  Participates in QAPI activities.  Knowledgeable about performance improvement measures and works to maintain compliance.
19. Organized and works efficiently with minimal supervision.  Is a self-starter who demonstrates flexibility, motivation, initiative, and commitment. Ensures required assigned education is finished in the specified time.
20. Has knowledge of community resources and provides information to referral sources to provide maximum services to patients/families.
21. Demonstrates technical knowledge and competency in hospice nursing care and communicates that expertise in conversations with patients/families/referral sources.
22. Able to incorporate Hospice of Southern Illinois’ core values in daily practice.
23. Appropriately manages Paid Time Off.  Submits on-line request for time off in a timely manner.
24. Timely and accurate timesheet documentation according to Policy and Standards of Performance.
25. Other duties as assigned.

Insurance and Benefit Information

• Accrual of Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Benefits (EIB)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Medical Insurance. Company pays 90% of the employee’s health insurance premiums and contributes 15% towards the health insurance premiums for spouses or children. Please see the health insurance pricing at  www.hospice.org/careers .
• FLEX Spending/FSA for Traditional PPO Health Insurance Plans
• HSAs for High Deductible Health Insurance Plans with an employer contribution
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance
• BCBS Vision Insurance
• Monthly Cell Phone Allowance of $36.00
• Mileage Reimbursement of .70 cents per mile
• 403(b) Retirement Plans with a company match up to 4% of the employee’s 5% contribution in 2026.
• BCBS Basic Life and AD&D insurance (Paid for by the company)
• BCBS Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for the employee, spouse, or children
• BCBS Short-Term Disability
• BCBS Long-Term Disability (Paid for by the company)
• Employee Assistance Program from Mine & Associates
• Tuition Reimbursement of $3,500 annually after one year of employment for approved courses.
• Student Loan Reimbursement of $3,500 annually after one year of employment
• McKendree University 10% Tuition Discount
• SIUE 5% Tuition Discount
• Recruitment Referral Reward Program
• Discounts from select companies (auto, cellphone, etc.)
• Earn Burgundy Bucks which can be spent on items such as clothing and services in the Employee Portal
• Wellness Reimbursement of $200 annually for gym memberships, marathons, and weight loss programs