RN Hospice Lead

Job Highlights This Hospice position allows you to be out in the community, enjoying the weather rather than being in an office or hospital and provides flexibility to schedule patients on a daily basis. Schedule: M-F 8-4:30 with occasional on call required. Locations: St. Charles County, Lincoln County, Warren County and part of Montgomery County in Missouri (no more than 50 miles from the office). Job Summary Provides leadership and coordination of clinician/patient staffing and/or scheduling while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care to patients within a home setting or an SSM hospice house location. Primary Responsibilities Assigns, leads, educates and monitors nursing and support staff during assigned shift. Contributes to or performs performance evaluations of staff. Functions as supervisor or branch manager in branch leader absence and takes a lead role in process improvement responsibilities. Assists branch leaders in preparing clinical reports and operational duties. Assesses daily patient care needs and develops and distributes patient care assignments, ensuring that population appropriate patient care is given. Performs direct patient care as needed. Coaches staff on effective and efficient case management & collaborates with other health care providers to deliver results for positive clinical & financial outcomes. Collaborates with advanced practice providers to ensure quality outcomes. Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes. Responds to complaints about patient care and manages through established channels. Performs ongoing chart review on case load with attention to: a) Accuracy of 485, recertification, verbal orders for changes in Plan of Care. b) Assuring every visit performed is within assigned frequency. c) Assuring overall documentation supports coverage of service as defined by regulation or payor. May provide input for hiring, training, directing, developing and evaluating staff. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing. Experience One year of registered nurse experience. Additional Requirements Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request. Physical Requirements Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Frequent driving. Rare crawling and running. Required Professional License And/Or Certifications State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Driver License – State of Issuance Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Driver License – State of Issuance Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Driver License – State of Issuance Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Driver License – State of Issuance Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type Employee Department 1911000217 Hospice-West Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Benefits Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay gives eligible hourly team members instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Legal Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr SSM Health