Hospice Admission RN

Hospice Admission RN

Hospice of Southern Illinois is a not‑for‑profit, free‑standing, community‑based hospice offering the 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 homes or in a home‑like setting since 1981. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their loved ones touched by a terminal illness.

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• 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, Admission Nurses help them throughout the admission process, educating on the hospice care philosophy and explaining the services our company can provide to improve the end‑of‑life care experience. 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). Additional rotational on‑call schedule includes some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Weekend on‑call is limited.
• Location
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  Based out of our Belleville, IL Patient Services Office. The nurse visits patients and travels within the Belleville office’s service territory which includes St. Clair, Monroe, Randolph, Washington, Madison, Clinton, Bond, Montgomery, Macoupin, Jersey, and Calhoun.
• Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation are required. The company reimburses $0.70 per mile for driving personal vehicles.
• Hospice of Southern Illinois is certified by the State of Illinois and complies with the registration requirements of the Illinois Equal Pay Act.
• By applying, you consent 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, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Contact
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  For any questions or concerns, please contact HR Generalist Jade Gutierrez at (618) 310‑7129 or email jgutierrez.
• EEO
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  We are an equal opportunity employer.

• Education
  • Graduate of state‑approved school of nursing.
  • Associate degree in nursing or diploma in nursing required.
• Experience
  • One (1) year hospice experience preferred.
• Other Qualifications
  • Current Illinois nursing license.
  • Certification in hospice and palliative care preferred.
  • CPR certification preferred.
  • Excellent leadership, managerial ability, clinical assessment, organizational and interpersonal relationship skills.
  • Working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, hospice regulations, and third‑party payer expectations.
  • Reliable means of transportation.

Performs repetitive tasks. Physical tasks including bathing, transferring, lifting, and turning patients in the home or home‑like setting. Prolonged periods of sitting rts up to 100 lb of force occasionally, up to 50 lb frequently, and up to 20 lb constantly. Requires physical flexibility of bending at the knee and squat‑bend. Must manage stress appropriately, make decisions under pressure, handle multiple priorities, work with an interdisciplinary team, and manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately.

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