What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Field Staff Nurse (PRN- Marion) position at Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc.?
Essential Functions of the Hospice Field Staff RN/Case Manager Position
- Maintains a caseload of patients. Oversees the direction and coordination of the patient’s care and the care provided for their caregiver/family.
- Provides direct patient care that includes all aspects of the nursing process.
- Demonstrates basic registered nurse clinical skills. Gives a practical exhibition and explanation at the required annual skills day.
- On each visit completes a physical assessment, medication review, and a symptom and pain evaluation. Communicates findings to the hospice physician and obtains orders to manage care.
- Communicates pertinent information to all disciplines by communicator, telephone, TigerText, and at the IDT meeting.
- Reviews and updates the Plan of Care (POC) on each visit.
- Responsible for initiating the Hospice Aide (HA) POC and supervising visits at least every 14 days per Medicare regulation.
- Knowledgeable in patterns of disease progression at end of life and provides ongoing patient/family/caregiver education.
- Knowledgeable in principles of end of life pain and symptom management. Considers patient/family/caregiver stated values and goals when considering treatment options ensuring their patients are as pain-free and symptom-free as possible.
- Identifies the physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs related to the terminal illness. Collaborates with IDT to meet those needs.
- Documents the elements of each assessment in a systematic and timely manner according to the Policies and Standards of Performance.
- Oversees the activity of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) as they provide patient care.
- Participate in on-call after-hour care. In the on-call role, the Staff Registered Nurse/Case Manager triages calls and demonstrates critical thinking skills as they prioritize and address each situation.
- In an emergency/crisis event, the Staff Registered Nurse/Case Manager demonstrates the ability to take control of a situation, understands and prioritizes care needs, and executes a plan quickly.
- Provides emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial support to patients/family/caregivers. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with the patient/family/caregiver.
- At the IDT meeting, at least every 15 days, the Staff Registered Nurse/Case Manager shares new information concerning the patient’s disease progression, discuss how to further improve the patient’s quality of life and comfort, and ensures that the care plan is consistent with the patient’s end of life core wishes.
- Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment to ensure deadlines, goals, and objectives are met.
- Demonstrates the ability to embrace change, manage stress and maintain a positive attitude.
- Builds relationships and collaborates effectively with internal and external customers while cultivating referrals and referral sources. Identifies and analyzes problems in the referral/admission process and offers solutions for better customer service and satisfaction. Participates in QAPI activities.
- Organized and works efficiently with minimal supervision. Is a self-starter who demonstrates flexibility, motivation, initiative, and commitment. Ensures required assigned education is finished in the specified time.
- Identifies and contributes to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve the work process.
- Exemplifies Hospice of Southern Illinois core values in daily practice.
- Appropriately manages Paid Time Off.
- Timely and accurate timesheet documentation according to Policy and Standards of Performance.
- Other duties as assigned.
PRN Benefit Information
- Health, Vision, Dental, Life or Supplemental Insurance coverage not offered for PRN positions.
- Mileage Reimbursement of .67 cents per mile
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with a company match up to 3% in 2025.
- Employee Assistance Program from Mine & Associates
- McKendree University 10% Tuition Discount
- SIUE 5% Tuition Discount
- Recruitment Referral Reward Program
- Discounts from select companies (auto, cellphone, etc.)
- Earn Burgundy Bucks which can be spent on items such as clothing and services in the Employee Portal
- Wellness Reimbursement of $200 annually for gym memberships, marathons, and weight loss programs
- Accrual of Paid Time Off (PTO) for PRN Positions: As of January 1, 2024, the State of Illinois implemented the “Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act”. The Act applies to all employers in Illinois, including individuals and partnerships, units of state and local government, as well as governmental agencies. Under the Act, employees are to accrue one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked. This Act allows employers to establish accrued paid leave or front-load the leave annually in lieu of an accrual system. In order to ensure compliance with the Act, Hospice of Southern Illinois has established a fourth tier of paid time off to accommodate PRN employees. This tier will have 40 hours of Illinois State Paid Leave (ISPL) front-loaded annually with the stipulation that employees in this tier forfeit all unused paid leave at the end of the benefit period (December 31st). PRN employees may begin using ISPL 90 days after the start of employment. Employees may use no more than 40 hours of ISPL benefit annually. Employees who have ISPL front-loaded annually, will forfeit any unused hours upon termination/separation. PRN employees hired after July 1, will have 20 hours of ISPL loaded into their ISPL bank.
Hospice Field Staff RN PRN Position Summary and Details
- Position Summar y : The Staff Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing the patient/family/caregiver needs, planning for the care, implementing the Plan of Care, and evaluating the effectiveness of the care provided. As a member of the IDT, the Staff Registered Nurse/Case Manager oversees the direction and coordination of a patient’s care throughout their time in hospice.
- Pay: $37.38 Hourly
- PRN Non-Exempt Hourly Position. Hours and schedule will vary based on organizational needs. Average estimated hours: 8 hours weekly/16 hours bi-weekly.
- Schedule: This PRN position would typically be scheduled Monday-Friday day shift as needed. Would also include a rotational on-call schedule that could include some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Will be based out of our Marion Patient Services Office.
- Would travel within the Marion office’s service which include the following counties: Jefferson, Perry, Franklin, Hamilton, White, Gallatin, Saline, Williamson, Jackson, Union, Johnson, Pope, Hardin, Alexander, Pulaski, and Massac
- We visit our patients wherever they may located, whether it be in their homes, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, etc. As a result, a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation are requirements of the position. The company reimburses .67 per mile for driving personal vehicles.
- Hospice of Southern Illinois is certified by the State of Illinois and is in compliance with the registration requirements of the Illinois Equal Pay Act.
- By applying, you are consenting to be contacted via phone call, text, or email regarding your application for this position.
- Benefits and insurance offered include: 403(b) retirement plan. Please see below and the FAQ on benefits on www.hospice.org/careers for additional details.
- EOE
Position Requirements
- Education
- Graduate of State-approved school of nursing
- Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing required.
- Experience
- One (1) year experience in hospice preferred.
- Other Qualifications
- Current Illinois nursing license.
- Certification in hospice and palliative care preferred.
- CPR certification preferred.
- Excellent leadership, managerial ability, clinical assessment, organizational and interpersonal relationship skills.
- A working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, hospice regulations, and third-party payor expectations.
- Reliable means of transportation.
Physical Requirements : Performs repetitive tasks. Physical tasks including bathing, transferring, lifting, and turning of patients in the home or home-like setting. Prolonged periods of sitting at times. Exerts up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. frequently and/or 20 lbs. constantly. Requires physical flexibility of bending at knee and squat-bend. The Staff Registered Nurse manages stress appropriately, makes decisions under pressure, handles multiple priorities, works with an Interdisciplinary Team and manages anger/fear/hostility/violence of other appropriately. This position requires clarity of vision >20 inches and <20 feet, hears alarms, telephone/tape recorder.
Working Conditions : The Staff Registered Nurse/Case Manager spends approximately 20% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposure to excessive humidity and noise. The remaining 80% of his/her time is spent in an automobile or patient home, which may or may not have heat/air conditioning. The position has potential for exposure to malodorous odors, infectious body fluids from patients, animal pet hair, allergens in the home environment, some exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents, and exposure to communicable diseases and traffic.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $37.38 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- We visit our patients wherever they may located, whether it be in their homes, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, etc. As a result, a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation are requirements of the position. The company reimburses .67 per mile for driving personal vehicles. Are you comfortable with that requirement of the position?
- This is a PRN, as needed position. Hours and schedule will vary based on organizational needs. Average estimated hours: 8 hours weekly/16 hours bi-weekly. Schedule: This PRN position would typically be scheduled Monday-Friday day shift as needed. Would also include a rotational on-call schedule that could include some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Are you comfortable with the position being PRN and the schedule listed?
License/Certification:
- Illinois RN license (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $200
