RN-Hospice PRN

Job Summary

Coordinates, facilitates and performs an interdisciplinary plan of care through assessment and evaluation of patient condition and effectiveness of care under the direction of the attending physician by traveling to patient homes, Community-Based Residential Facilities (CBRF), assisted living locations, hospitals, or other facilities to meet patient, family, and caregivers, assess needs, and ensure compliance with home care and hospice policies and regulations.

• Assesses and coordinates patient discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• May perform point‑of‑care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with the physician regarding the plan of care and changes to patient status; provides regular updates, recommends revisions, and documents status in compliance with regulations.
• Coordinates and communicates with multidisciplinary team members and outside agencies to achieve expected patient outcomes and education, ensuring accurate and complete documentation.
• Completes admission paperwork and verifies insurance information.
• Completes a comprehensive medical assessment by entering data into the clinical computer program, ensuring timely completion.
• Provides skilled nursing care within the established plan of care, including vitals, wound care, IV care, ostomy care, blood draws, injections, and overall physical assessment.
• Documents visit notes, treatments, and care.
• Follows physician orders and ensures required visits are completed on time.
• Ensures all documentation is timely, accurate, and complete in adherence to regulations.
• Collaborates with the patient, family, and healthcare team to develop a comprehensive plan of care based on unique needs.
• Responds to calls from patients, families, and others, completing follow‑up to address needs, issues, or concerns.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• No experience required.
• Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request.
• Physical requirements:
  
  constant use of speech, standing, walking, frequent lifting/carrying of objects 0‑25 lbs, frequent sitting, vision and depth perception for distances, smelling, hearing, driving, keyboard use, occasional lifting of 25‑50 lbs, occasional patient moving, occasional bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting, repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements, rare crawling and running.
• State of
  
  Work Location:
  
  Illinois – Basic Life Support (Health Care Provider – AHA), Registered Professional Nurse (RN – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation), Driving Record (MVR), Driver License – State Issued.
• State of
  
  Work Location:
  
  Missouri – Basic Life Support (Health Care Provider – AHA), Registered Nurse (RN – Missouri Division of Professional Registration or Compact State), Driving Record (MVR), Driver License – State Issued.
• State of
  
  Work Location:
  
  Oklahoma – Basic Life Support (Health Care Provider – AHA), Registered Nurse (RN – Oklahoma Board of Nursing or Compact State), Driving Record (MVR), Driver License – State Issued.
• State of
  
  Work Location:
  
  Wisconsin – Basic Life Support (Health Care Provider – AHA), Registered Nurse (RN – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services or Compact State), Driving Record (MVR), Driver License – State Issued.
• Work Shift:
  
  Day Shift (United States of America).

• Paid Parental Leave – one week for eligible newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options – voluntary benefit through Daily Pay offering instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage – Flex Path Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.