Hospice Transition Nurse

St. Croix Hospice; Huntley, Rockford (IL, IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a Hospice Transition Nurse in Huntley, IL to serve as a resource for hospital patients, families, and staff.

You will manage admissions, GIP patients, and help ensure smooth transitions for patients and families, while building referrals from hospitals and nursing homes. The role requires an active RN license, ability to travel between about 5-6 hospitals, and coordination with admission personnel and the Hospice Medical Director.

Qualifications

• Must have current RN license in state(s) of practice.
• Ability to pass DHS background study.
• Valid State Driver’s License and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Acts as case manager for hospital patients and coordinates admissions.
• Conducts goals of care meetings with patients and families.
• Education to facilities and referral sources on hospice programs.
• Maintains and documents visits and communications with patients and sources.
• Supports hospital transitions and coordination with admission nurse and Medical Director.

Skills

RN license

Case management

Hospital EMR

Communication

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Huntley, IL 60142Position Type: Full TimeWork Where You Matter!

At St. Croix Hospice we guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey. Through compassionate care, we focus on our patient’s quality of life, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of an extraordinary team of caregivers, then come work where you matter.

Hospice Transition Nurse

Position Overview

The Hospice Transition Nurse is a resource Registered Nurse to patients, family members and staff of hospitals, physicians, and nursing homes. They are responsible for sustaining and increasing referral sources from the hospitals and nursing homes and other community sources. The Hospice Transition Nurse uses their knowledge of St. Croix Hospice programs and services to provide education to these referral sources. You will have responsibility for about 5-6 hospitals, handling admissions, GIP patients, and ensuring a smooth transition for patients and families.

Essential Functions and Skills

• Performs as a case manager for patients in the hospital including managing GIP patients when appropriate. Acts as a resource to the hospital and able to navigate hospital EMR systems to locate appropriate documentation needed to support hospice admission.
• Conducts initial goals of care meetings with patients and families to inform them about St. Croix Hospice programs and services.
• Collaborates with business development in the community by providing education to facilities and other referral sources regarding Hospice programs and services.
• Performs follow-up meetings and phone calls from information visits.
• Sustains and increases referral sources with hospitals, nursing homes and other community sources.
• Documents visits and phone calls with patients, families, and referral sources.
• Assists with transition of care for patients out of the hospital that are being transferred home or admitted onto care with St. Croix Hospice including coordination with admission nurse and Hospice Medical Director, coordination of comfort medications and DME needs, and completion of hospice admission consents.
• Mentors and trains new Registered Nurses as appropriate for high acuity patient needs.
• Attends Interdisciplinary Care Meetings regarding patients and families in the hospital.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with hospital Case Mangers, Social Workers, and Physicians including attending any necessary daily rounds.
• Other duties may be assigned or required for the performance of this position up to and including completing routine visits, admissions and other clinical tasks.

QualificationsRequirements/Qualifications

• Must have current Registered Nurse (RN) license in state(s) of practice.
• Ability to pass DHS background study.
• Valid State Driver’s License, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required.

Preferred

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Associate degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1+ years of recent experience in hospice required.
• 2+ years' experience in Nursing, preferred

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

• Pushing/Pulling and Lifting/carrying up to 30 pounds. Occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of work conditions to ensure the highest quality of patient care in a home setting.

Thestartingsalaryrange for this role is $95,000-$100,000 annual basesalary.An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: geographic location, relevant education, applicable certifications, depth of experience, and special skillsets. The total compensation package for this position may also include the opportunity to participate inemployee benefits including ourmedical/dental/vision/petinsurance, disability and life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) retirement plans, subject to applicable plan terms, and/oreligibility forother compensation.