Primary Registered Nurse (RN)

Unity Hospice • Sturgeon Bay, WI

109d

About The Position

Unity Hospice is seeking a Primary Registered Nurse to serve as the lead case manager for patients in home and facility settings in the Sturgeon Bay territory, with occasional travel outside the territory. The nurse partners with float nurses and an interdisciplinary team to provide consistent, high-quality, patient-centered hospice care. When caseloads are lighter, the nurse supports the team with patient visits and transitions as a Float Registered Nurse.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week, typically four 9-hour shifts from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The schedule includes a weekend rotation—currently every eighth weekend, with a stated rotation of every third weekend—working 12-hour shifts from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The role also includes a shared 10–15-day on-call rotation and 2–3 holidays per year; holiday coverage may require hours outside the regular shift.

Benefits begin on the first of the month following the hire date. Unity Hospice describes its culture as compassionate, collaborative, and mission-driven, with a focus on supporting patients and families during end-of-life care.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience; equivalent nursing experience may be considered.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate hospice care and case management.
• Assess patient and family needs and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Respond to urgent situations and initiate crisis care when needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Educate and support families through the end-of-life journey.
• Administer medications and document care in the EMR.
• Delegate and guide LPNs and CNAs.
• Manage daily priorities and assist with admissions.
• Support the team with patient visits and transitions as a Float Registered Nurse when caseloads are lighter.
• Travel within the Sturgeon Bay territory and occasionally outside it.

Benefits

• 9-month Nurse Fellowship Residency Program for all experience levels.
• Education assistance and leadership development.
• Paid hospice certification (CHPN/CHPLN) after 3 years.
• Generous PTO and extended illness bank.
• Bereavement leave and Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• HSA and FSA options.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Life, disability, and supplemental insurance.
• Competitive pay.
• Mileage reimbursement for traveling roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed