Hospice of Southern Illinois is a not-for-profit, free-standing, community-based hospice offering Southern Illinois and St. Louis Metro-East communities a range of services for people of all ages at the end of life. We have been providing compassionate care to terminally ill patients and their families in their home or a home-like setting since 1981. Since that time, we have continued our mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their loved ones touched by a terminal illness. Our reputation is a direct result of our desire to do more than what is required or expected. This can be seen in the passion and commitment of our employees and volunteers to provide excellent hospice care through all the services we provide. A career in hospice care at Hospice of Southern Illinois is a calling. Is it calling you? We are currently hiring for the following full-time RN positions based out of our Belleville, IL office:
- Admission RN
- Field Staff RN/Case Manager
Summary of the Admission RN Position:
- Position Summary: As a member of the dedicated admission team, the Admission Nurse has knowledge and competency related to admission compliance requirements and the hospice admission process. Works closely with the attending physician, hospice medical director, patient, and family on the initial assessment, care planning and care implementation for the patient.
- Full-Time Non-Exempt Position
- 40 hours weekly with an additional rotational on-call schedule which includes some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Will be based out of our Belleville Patient Services Office.
- Would travel within all of the counties of our Belleville office’s service area which include the following counties: St. Clair, Monroe, Washington, Randolph, Clinton, Madison, Bond, Montgomery, Macoupin, Jersey, and Calhoun.
- Pay: $38.80 Hourly
Summary of the Field Staff RN /Case Manager Position:
- After a patient is admitted into our program, they are assigned a Field Staff RN/Case Manager. The Field Staff RN that makes visits to the patient based on their plan of care and performs assessments throughout their time in our program. The Field Staff RN/Case Manager 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 Field Staff Registered Nurse/Case Manager oversees the direction and coordination of a patient’s care throughout their time in hospice.
- We currently have two open position Field Staff RN positions:
- 1.) Northern Territory: Would provide service to patients in Madison, Clinton, Bond, Macoupin, Montgomery, Jersey, and Calhoun counties in Illinois.
- 2.) Southern Territory: Would provide service to patients in St. Clair, Monroe, Washington, and Randolph counties in Illinois.
- Full-Time Non-Exempt Position
- 40 Hours Weekly, Monday-Friday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. with an additional rotational on-call schedule that includes some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Typically for this position, as we have on-call nurses that work weekends and weeknights, the on-call would be limited. Holidays are rotated and divided up between the team.
- Pay: $38.20 Hourly
Application Information
- 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.
- For further information about our company and to apply online, please visit www.hospice.org/careers. You can also apply via Indeed.
- For any questions or concerns, please contact HR Generalist Jade Gutierrez at (618) 310-7129 or email jgutierrez@hospice.org .
- EOE
Position Requirements
a. Education
- Graduate of State-approved school of nursing. (RN)
- Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred.
b. Experience
- One (1) year experience in hospice preferred, but not required.
Other Qualifications
- Current Illinois nursing RN license.
- Certification in hospice and palliative care preferred.
- CPR Certification preferred.
- Excellent clinical assessment, organizational and interpersonal relationship skills.
- A working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, hospice regulations, and third-party payor expectations is preferred.
- Reliable means of transportation. 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, driving, a valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable transportation are requirements of the position. For driving your personal vehicle, we reimburse .67 cents per mile.
Benefit and Insurance Information
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Benefits (EIB)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Medical Insurance. Company pays 90% of the employee’s health insurance premiums and contributes 15% towards the health insurance premiums for spouses or children.
- Medical FSA for Traditional PPO Health Insurance Plans and Dependent Care FSA
- HSAs for High Deductible Health Insurance Plans with an employer contribution
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance
- Monthly Cell Phone Allowance of $36
- Mileage Reimbursement of .67 cents per mile
- VSP Vision Insurance
- BCBS Basic Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability (Paid for by the company)
- BCBS Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for the employee, spouse, or children
- BCBS Short-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement of $3,500 annually after one year of employment for approved courses. Student Loan Reimbursement of $2,500 annually after one year of employment
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with a company match up to 3% in 2024.
- Employee Assistance Program from Mine & Associates
- McKendree University 10% Tuition Discount and 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38.20 - $38.80 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Standard shift:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
Application Question(s):
- We visit our patients wherever they may be located. As a result, reliable transportation, valid driver's license, current car insurance, and a fair amount of driving is required for position. Do you feel comfortable with those requirements?
- Out of the positions listed, which are you interested in: Admission RN, Field Staff RN/Case Manager (Northern Territory), or Field Staff RN/Case Manager (Southern Territory)?
Experience:
- Hospice care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Illinois Registered Nursing License (RN) (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road