Triage Hospice and Home Health Registered Nurse RN

Additional Information About the Role Schedule 40 hours Some weekends and nights Weekends can be remote or in office 3 holidays/year 12 hour shifts on weekends Requirements RN license in Missouri and Illinois Must have at least one state and obtain the other state RN license within 3 to 6 months. 2 years of Hospice experience Home Health experience is a plus! Overview BJC Home Care offers patients and their families a complete range of home care services, including skilled nursing services, adult and pediatric hospice and supportive care, rehabilitation therapy, home infusion therapy, infusion treatment rooms, home medical equipment and high-tech respiratory care. Specialty home care programs also are available, including adult and pediatric asthma, cardiac, diabetes, orthopedic and wound care programs. BJC Home Care provides care to thousands of patients in both Missouri and Illinois. Serving more than 25 counties, it has become the largest home care network in the region and one of the largest in the country. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Responsible for taking after hours calls from clients, evaluates, counsels and furnishes hospice, supportive care or other home health services. Responsibilities Provides patient care counseling under the direction of the physician. Receives all after hours calls directly from hospice and supportive care patients, and assesses patient information to determine if a visit needs to be made. Documents care given and time spent on phone for hospice and supportive care triage calls. Tracks problems with patients and trends information for staff to identify areas for education. Minimum Requirements Education Nursing Diploma/Associate's Experience 2-5 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications RN Preferred Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 5-10 years Licenses & Certifications Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we are committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr