Registered Nurse – Float B

Unity Hospice•Green Bay, WI

just now•Hybrid

About The Position

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 (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.
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.

Nice To Haves

bachelor’s degree preferred

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

medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Accounts
flexible spending options
paid time off
extended illness and injury bank
bereavement leave
Employee Assistance Program
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
mileage reimbursement
internal and external learning opportunities
education assistance
leadership development programs
Nurse Fellowship Residency Program
coverage for board certification and recertification costs in hospice and palliative care—CHPN for RNs and CHPLN for LPNs (after 3 years of employment)