PRN Registered Nurse – PM/NOC

Unity Hospice • Green Bay, WI

115d

About The Position

At Unity Hospice, 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 Float B registered nurse is responsible for rotating duties between the community, the Meng Residence and the Triage department depending on staffing needs. This includes completing skilled nursing assessments within the community or at the Meng Residence as well as providing safe and effective telephone advice, care instructions and directions to the appropriate level of care. The Float B nurse works collaboratively with the primary care teams, interdisciplinary team and schedule coordinators to achieve high quality patient standards.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing required, bachelor’s degree preferred
• RN license in the state of practice required
• Valid WI Drivers’ License, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance coverage
• Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Highly motivated and organized with a strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in business relationships
• 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
• Satisfy mandatory training requirements regarding local, state, and federal regulations and/or Unity’s policies and procedures
• Ability to adjust to frequently changing demands

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing assessment and appropriate intervention
• Update the plan of care as necessary and review care plans with patient and family
• Respond to urgent patient/family needs in collaboration with triage nursing staff
• Initiate crisis care as needed
• Report appropriate findings and significant changes to the primary team, attending physician and primary caregiver
• Provide education to patient/family members on disease progression, symptom management, medication and other associated patient care needs
• Administer and titrate medication according to physician/nurse practitioner orders
• Manage individual patient medication and Residence contingency medications
• Record all received orders to the Electronic Medical Record and initiate follow up as needed
• Prioritize daily work and make adjustments taking into account the needs of patients, Unity and other staff
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team members
• Delegate nursing duties to LPN and supervise care provided by CNA
• Complete new patient admissions as needed
• Telephone triage and follow-up to patient care related contacts
• Record and maintain complete and accurate records of patient and physician communications
• Fax/call new and refill prescriptions according to physician orders
• Coordinate volunteer deliveries

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and flexible spending options for medical and dependent care
• Paid time off, extended illness and injury bank, bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program and fitness membership reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement savings plan, group life insurance, voluntary life insurance
• Accident, critical illness, and disability insurance options
• Competitive pay, overtime opportunities for hourly roles, and mileage reimbursement
• Internal and external learning opportunities, education assistance, and leadership development programs
• Nurse Fellowship Residency Program for newly hired nurses
• Coverage for board certification and recertification costs in hospice and palliative care

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees