Local Contract Nurse RN - Hospice

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PRIDE Health is seeking a local contract nurse RN Hospice for a local contract nursing job in Bowling Green, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Hospice
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/17/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 40 hours per week
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• Shift: 8 hours, days
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• Employment Type: Local Contract
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Position Overview

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Seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to provide exceptional hospice care to patients throughout the Hannibal and Northern Missouri territories. This role is responsible for managing an assigned hospice caseload, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, supporting hospice admissions, and ensuring patients and families receive high-quality end-of-life care. The ideal candidate will have hospice experience, Homecare Homebase (HCHB) knowledge, and a passion for delivering patient-centered care.

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Schedule & Work Details

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• Coverage Area: Seven-county radius, including Hannibal and Northern Missouri territories
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• Office Requirement: Travel to the office at least once per week
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• Schedule: Day shift with participation in on-call and weekend rotations
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• Weekly Hour Guarantee: 40 hours
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• Pay Rate: $51.00 - $53.00 per hour
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• Productivity Expectation: 25 points per week
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• Caseload: Approximately 12-14 patients as primary case manager
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• Additional Responsibilities: Assist with hospice admissions as scheduling permits
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• On-Call/Weekend Requirement: Yes
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• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, reimbursed between patient visits
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Key Responsibilities

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• Serve as the primary RN Case Manager for an assigned hospice patient caseload.
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• Provide skilled nursing care and symptom management to hospice patients in their homes and care facilities.
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• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing evaluations.
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• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
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• Coordinate care with social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
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• Manage a caseload of approximately 12-14 hospice patients while ensuring timely and appropriate service delivery.
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• Assist with hospice admissions, assessments, and care transitions as scheduling allows.
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• Educate patients and families regarding disease progression, symptom management, medications, and end-of-life care.
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• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within agency systems.
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• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
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• Respond to patient and family needs during on-call and weekend coverage assignments.
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• Advocate for patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life throughout the hospice journey.
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Required Qualifications

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• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
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• Previous hospice nursing experience required.
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• Working knowledge and experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB).
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• Strong clinical assessment and case management skills.
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• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education abilities.
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• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
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• Ability to work independently and manage a geographically dispersed caseload.
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• Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills.
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Extensive hospice case management experience.
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• Experience completing hospice admissions and start-of-care assessments.
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• Strong understanding of hospice regulations, compliance standards, and best practices.
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• Ability to effectively collaborate within an interdisciplinary team.
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• Demonstrated commitment to compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care.
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• Dress Code
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• Scrubs or professional clinical attire permitted.
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• No specific scrub color requirement.
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\n About PRIDE Health\n Benefits\n

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• Weekly pay
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• Holiday Pay
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• Guaranteed Hours
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• 401k retirement plan
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• Cancelation protection
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• Referral bonus
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• Medical benefits
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• Dental benefits
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• Vision benefits
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