PRIMARY REGISTERED NURSE

Unity Hospice • De Pere, WI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Primary Registered Nurse - Meng Residence

At Unity, we are dedicated to honoring life by bringing peace of mind and comfort when it matters most. With over 46 years of compassionate care, we take pride in the supportive and collaborative environment we provide for our team members. By joining Unity, you will become part of a dedicated team of professionals who share our core values of Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Compassion, and Accountability. Together, we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
The Registered Nurse will provide care at Unity’s 12-bed Meng Residence and cross-train to care for patients in the community as needed. The Residence Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the overall care of the patients and families. The primary RN directs the activities of other nursing personnel and works in conjunction with interdisciplinary team members. During periods when census is higher, you will be cross-trained and expected to support your team by assisting with taking on a small caseload of patients, serving as a Float Registered Nurse as needed within the community, seeing patients in the home, and within facilities. This collaborative approach ensures that all patients receive the highest level of care, regardless of fluctuating caseloads.

Schedule: 36 hours per week, consisting of three 12-hour overnight shifts (6:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.), every other weekend, and 2–3 holidays per year.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Highly motivated and organized with a strong attention to detail and analytical skills to help solve problems.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercise sound business judgment.
Ability to keep up to date with policies, practices, and regulations.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and capable of dealing with deadline pressures.
Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Unity.
Satisfy mandatory training requirements regarding local, state, and federal regulations and/or Unity’s policies and procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Ability to adjust to frequently changing demands.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• RN license in the state of practice required (RN must practice under the law and regulations governing nursing in the state of practice).
• Valid WI Drivers’ License, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and supporting case management based on patient’s diagnosis and end-of-life symptoms
• Complete initial, comprehensive and updated assessments of patient and family needs
• Develop, implement and review care plans for patient and family. Update care plan as the needs of the patient and family change
• Prepare for and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as scheduled
• Communicate with all interdisciplinary team members
• Report appropriate findings and communicate significant changes to attending physician and process physician/NP orders
• Manage individual patient medication and Residence contingency medications
• Administer and titrate medication according to physician/nurse practitioner orders
• Delegate nursing duties to LPN and supervise care provided by CNA
• Prioritize daily work and make adjustments while taking into account the needs of patients, Unity and other staff
• Complete new patient admissions as needed

Benefits

• Health: We provide comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Accounts, and flexible spending options for medical and dependent care. On-site health risk assessments and flu shots are also available to keep you and your family well.
• Life: Unity values work-life balance, offering paid time off, extended illness and injury bank, bereavement leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and fitness membership reimbursement to support your personal needs and interests outside of work.
• Security: For your financial peace of mind, Unity offers a 403(b) retirement savings plan, group life insurance, voluntary life insurance, as well as accident, critical illness, and disability insurance options.
• Compensation: We reward your skills and commitment with competitive pay, overtime opportunities for hourly roles, and mileage reimbursement.
• Career: Grow with Unity through internal and external learning opportunities, education assistance, and leadership development programs designed to support your professional journey.
• Unity’s Nurse Fellowship Residency Program supports all newly hired nurses, regardless of prior experience, through a comprehensive 9-month curriculum designed to build essential hospice skills and foundational knowledge.
• Unity also supports nurses’ professional growth by covering board certification and recertification costs in hospice and palliative care—CHPN for RNs and CHPLN for LPNs (after 3 years of employment).
• All new employees are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following their date of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees