Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse Case ManagerExplore opportunities with Central Missouri Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.As the Registered Nurse Case Manager, you will assume full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient. Continuously evaluating personal and professional performance and making necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered. You'll also develop the patient's Plan of care in collaboration with other professionals and implement treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory that promotes physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Familiar with the concepts and needs of patients/families who are facing death and dying.We are hiring for full-time and PRN nurses. We're offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time RNs!Primary Responsibilities:Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within forty-eight (48) hours of referralIdentifies the patient's/family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-assesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) daysInitiates and coordinates the plan of careDocuments problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice careCollaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care dailyInstructs and supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriateMaintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's conditionYou'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice1+ years of clinical experienceCurrent CPR CertificationCurrent driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportationAbility to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the clientPreferred Qualifications:Able to work independentlyGood communication, writing, and organizational skillsPay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,640 to $107,460 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.