RN Registered Nurse Hospice Case Manager

Additional Information About the Role Are you passionate about End of Life Care? Do you enjoy providing support to patients and their families? Hospice - Registered Nurse Case Manager Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Weekend and On-call Rotation. Perks Cell phone and laptop Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate $0.70/mile Up to $15,000 sign‑on bonus Relocation available for eligible candidates Location St. Louis City/County Career Ladder Progression The BJC RN Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area. This is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression. The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education and service excellence and gives staff the opportunity to continue doing what they do best – caring for patients while advancing their career. Moves to higher ladder levels result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description.

• must be willing to provide coverage in all St. Louis regions during on‑call.
• Position requires registration with the Family Care Safety Registry.

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. Hospice, the final stage of BJC's continuum of care, is a special kind of caring for patients with a life‑limiting illness. Services are provided in the comfort of the patient's home or skilled nursing facility. The Hospice staff are sensitive to the physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of terminally ill adult and pediatric patients and their families. We provide a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and volunteers, specially trained in symptom management, pain control, counseling and bereavement services for the dying. Our Hospice services include alternative therapies such as music, art and massage therapy. Our Hospice programs provide palliative care by helping patients manage their pain and symptoms while living their lives with daily peace and dignity. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Evaluates the client and furnishes services requiring substantial and specialized skill, appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures, and instructions to assist the client in learning appropriate self‑care techniques. When assigned as case manager, the staff nurse is responsible for coordinating all aspects of care related to that patient. Responsibilities Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population‑specific needs. Develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family, or caregiver in accordance with established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plan and ensure communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care. Promote respect, equity and empathy in interactions with diverse and vulnerable populations through care delivery (e.g. support for emotional, spiritual, and cultural preferences of patient, family and/or caregivers). Practice collaborative problem solving, service recovery and advocacy for patient family‑centered continuity of care. Implement care by integrating data from the interprofessional team and critical thinking in a safe and timely manner. Evaluate changes in patient's condition, inform and collaborate with family and/or caregivers, and communicate with the interprofessional team as changes occur in plan of care, updating the plan of care in EMR. Evaluate current nursing care to ensure evidence‑based practice and quality patient outcomes. BJC has determined this is a safety‑sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Minimum Requirements Education Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Nursing Experience Supervisor Experience No experience Licenses & Certifications Valid Driver's License Registered Nurse (RN) Preferred Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree in Nursing / Home Health Experience 2-5 years Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re 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, vision, 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 To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary. *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 BJC HealthCare