Registered Nurse Hospice
Company: BJC
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Additional Information About the
Role RN Hospice Field Float Nurse This is your chance to make a
difference in end of life care. The ideal candidate will have great
assessment skills, IV skills and willing to grow into the position
while building this well supported BJC initiative. This position
includes field admissions, hospice visits, some continuous care and
some work at Evelyn's House. Successful candidates have hospice
experience. Schedule 3 - 12 hour shifts Weekend rotation 36
hours/week 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday - Friday On-call/Holiday
rotation Primarily admissions visits Perks Cell phone, lap top and
safety support provided IRS mileage reimbursement rates *BJC Career
Ladder Progression available: The BJC RN Career Ladder
differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater
St. Louis area. This is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top
of their license and own their career progression. The BJC RN
Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership,
collaboration, education and service excellence and gives staff the
opportunity to continue doing what they do best - caring for
patients - while having the opportunity to advance to the next step
in their career. Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a
percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job
description. Region Supporting the St. Louis, Missouri metro area.
*candidates must register with the family care safety registry*
LI-TP1 Overview BJC Home Care offers patients and their families a
complete range of home care services, including skilled nursing
services, adult and pediatric hospice and supportive care,
rehabilitation therapy, home infusion therapy, infusion treatment
rooms, home medical equipment and high-tech respiratory care.
Specialty home care programs also are available, including adult
and pediatric asthma, cardiac, diabetes, orthopedic and wound care
programs. BJC Home Care provides care to thousands of patients in
both Missouri and Illinois. Serving more than 25 counties, it has
become the largest home care network in the region and one of the
largest in the country. Hospice, the final stage of BJC's continuum
of care, is a special kind of caring for patients with a
life-limiting illness. Services are provided in the comfort of the
patient's home or skilled nursing facility. The Hospice staff are
sensitive to the physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual
needs of terminally ill adult and pediatric patients and their
families. We provide a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare
professionals and volunteers, specially trained in symptom
management, pain control, counseling and bereavement services for
the dying. Our Hospice services include alternative therapies such
as music, art and massage therapy. Our Hospice programs provide
palliative care by helping patients manage their pain and symptoms
while living their lives with daily peace and dignity. Preferred
Qualifications Role Purpose Evaluates the client and furnishes
services requiring substantial and specialized skill, appropriate
preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures, and instructions
to assist the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
When assigned as case manager, the staff nurse is responsible for
coordinating all aspects of care related to that patient.
Responsibilities Assess patient preferences and barriers to
involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual,
cultural, and population-specific needs. Develops, implements, and
documents individual plans of care with defined goals in
collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and
patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established
guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and
ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of
care. Promotes respect, equity and empathy in interactions with
diverse and vulnerable populations through care delivery (e.g.
support for emotional, spiritual, and cultural preferences of
patient, family and/or caregivers). Practices collaborative problem
solving, service recovery and advocacy for patient family centered
continuity of care. Implements care by integrating data from the
interprofessional team and critical thinking in a safe and timely
manner. Evaluates changes in patient's condition, informs and
collaborates with family and/or caregivers, and communicates with
interprofessional team as changes occur in plan of care, updates
plan of care in EMR. Evaluates current nursing care to ensure
evidence-based practice and quality patient outcomes. BJC has
determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work
in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an
essential function of this job. Minimum Requirements Education
Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing Experience Supervisor
Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Valid Driver's
License RN Preferred Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree -
Nursing/Home Health Experience 2-5 years Benefits and Legal
Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you
and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your
physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive
medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services
available first day of the month after hire date Disability
insurance* paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement
Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance
available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time
Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal
time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this
description has been designed to indicate the general nature and
level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not
designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees
assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer PandoLogic.
Keywords: Registered Nurse (RN), Location: Saint Louis, MO - 63110
, PL: 601970262
Keywords: BJC, St. Louis , Registered Nurse Hospice, Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri
