Weekend On-Call RN (FT Position)

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 a Weekend On-Call RN position that would be based out of our Belleville, IL office. Here’s a short video about working for Hospice of Southern Illinois: https://youtu.be/IP4-5vZfjVI
 
Weekend On-Call RN Position Summary

• Position Summary: The On-Call Registered Nurse is responsible for responding to needs and offering support during non-traditional hours, including after office hours and weekends.  Through phone triage and home visits, assesses the patient/family/caregiver needs, plans for the care, and evaluates the effectiveness of the care provided.
• Schedule: Would be on-call weekends beginning Fridays at 5:00 P.M. until Sundays 5:00 PM. Would also participate in a rotating on-call shift for holidays. Some on-call situations can be handled over the phone, while others would require a visit.  During orientation (at least 3-4 weeks), a Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM schedule would need to be done for training, however, we would work with your availability.
• Location: Would be based out of our Belleville Patient Services Office. Would provide on-call service and after-hour care to the patients located in the Belleville location's northern territory which includes the following counties: Clinton, Madison, Bond, Macoupin, Montgomery, Jersey, and Calhoun.
• Pay: Full-Time Non-Exempt Position. $38.38 Hourly. Also paid pager time of $3.00 an hour for on-call time. While it is an on-call position and the hours of actual time worked would vary, this position is guaranteed pay of 40 Hours weekly.
• We visit our patients wherever they may be 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 .70 cents 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: paid-time off, extended illness benefits, health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan. Please see below and the FAQ on benefits on www.hospice.org/careers  for additional details.
• For further information about our company, to apply online or see detailed information about benefits, please visit www.hospice.org/careers.
• For any questions or concerns, please contact HR Generalist Jade Gutierrez at (618) 310-7129 or email jgutierrez@hospice.org .
• EOE

1. Education

• Graduate of State-approved school of nursing.
• Associate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing required.

1. Experience

• One (1) year experience in hospice preferred.

1. Other Qualifications

• Current Illinois nursing license (RN).
• 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. 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: 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.

1. Ability to effectively assess patient concerns and symptoms via telephone to determine the urgency of need.  If call identifies need for assessment or care, and visit is made at that time to accurately assess care needs.
2. Effectively communicates via telephone to provide guidance and support to patients/families.  Evaluates patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and demonstrates critical thinking skills as they prioritize and address each situation to determine if a visit is warranted.  Makes a visit if requested or warranted.  Attends all post mortem visits unless otherwise directed.
3. Ability to provide direct patient care as needed to assess needs and implement care plans. Requests DME as needed to facilitate.
4. Demonstrates required registered nurse clinical skills.  Gives a practical exhibition and explanation at the required annual skills day.
5. 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.  
6. Communicates pertinent information to all disciplines by communicator, telephone, and encrypted text messaging system.
7. Effectively collaborates with the team to develop and implement individuals care plans.
8. Accurately and timely enters medication orders. Ensures timely ordering of medications from pharmacy.
9. Knowledgeable in patterns of disease progression at end of life and provides effective ongoing patient/family/caregiver education.
10. 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.
11. Identifies the physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs related to the terminal illness.  Effectively offers emotional and spiritual support while addressing concerns and anxieties.
12. Effectively triages incoming phone calls.  Utilizes backup on-call nurse effectively and appropriately.  Notifies supervisor immediately when necessary, including when unable to make a requested visit.
13. In an emergency/crisis event, the On-Call Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to take control of or defuse a situation, understands and prioritizes care needs, and executes a plan quickly.  In addition, notifies supervisor when necessary.
14. Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment to ensure deadlines, goals, and objectives are met.
15. Demonstrates the ability to embrace change, manage stress and maintain a positive attitude.
16. Builds relationships and collaborates effectively with internal and external customers while cultivating referrals and referral sources.  
17.  Identifies and analyzes problems and offers solutions for better customer service and satisfaction.
18. Participates in QAPI activities.  Knowledgeable about performance improvement measures and works to maintain compliance.
19. 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.
20.  Identifies and contributes to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve the work process.
21.  Effectively collaborates with Administrator on-call to ensure continuity of patient care specific to prioritization of multiple visits and ability to make patient visits.  
22. Able to incorporate Hospice of Southern Illinois’ core values in daily practice.
23. Appropriately manages Paid Time Off.  Submits online request for time off in a timely manner.
24. Timely and accurate timesheet documentation according to Policy and Standards of Performance.
25. Other duties as assigned.

• Accrual of 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. Please see the health insurance pricing at  www.hospice.org/careers .
• FLEX Spending/FSA for Traditional PPO Health Insurance Plans
• HSAs for High Deductible Health Insurance Plans with an employer contribution
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance
• BCBS Vision Insurance
• Monthly Cell Phone Allowance of $36.00
• Mileage Reimbursement of .70 cents per mile
• 403(b) Retirement Plans with a company match up to 4% of the employee’s 5% contribution in 2026.
• BCBS Basic Life and AD&D insurance (Paid for by the company)
• BCBS Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for the employee, spouse, or children
• BCBS Short-Term Disability
• BCBS Long-Term Disability (Paid for by the company)
• Employee Assistance Program from Mine & Associates
• Tuition Reimbursement of $3,500 annually after one year of employment for approved courses.
• Student Loan Reimbursement of $3,500 annually after one year of employment
• 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