Hospice RN
De Pere, WI
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Hospice RN - Wisconsin

Location

• De Pere, Wisconsin

Job Summary

• Provide direct patient care to hospice patients and supportive care to their families.
• Manage an interdisciplinary team including Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and support staff.
• Case manage all assigned patient clinical records.
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Develop and implement Hospice Plan of Care in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Provide physical, psychosocial, educational, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support.
• Report changes in patient condition to attending and hospice physicians.
• Maintain accurate and updated medical records, including interdisciplinary notes and plans of care.
• Practice infection control and standard precautions.
• Monitor staff scheduling and participate in quality assessment and performance improvement programs.
• May participate in on-call schedule.
• Maintain knowledge of pain and symptom management in end-of-life care.
• Conduct routine supervisory visits with team members.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain close contact with patient families to provide support and continuity of care.
• Act as primary liaison between physician, patient/family, and hospice team.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on care needs including medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen use, and hospice philosophy.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• No on-call required
• Approximately 5-6 patients per day
• Visits include routine, death, PRN, and change in condition
• Travel radius up to 60 miles from branch

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Minimum 1 year Hospice Palliative Care RN experience within the last year
• Experience in Acute Care, Home Health, Long Term Care, and Oncology settings

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Valid driver’s license

Skills & Knowledge

• Experience with Hospice Palliative Care nursing
• Use of electronic health record system (HCHB) required
• Ability to provide comprehensive hospice care including patient assessment, symptom management, and family support
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Reliable transportation for work-related travel