Registered Nurse (RN) | Hospice (57558)

Interim HealthCare - Great Lakes Health Partners•Town of Hull, WI

7d•$36 - $41•Hybrid

About The Position

Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Stevens Point, WI and surrounding areas. Seeking a nursing opportunity where you can make a real impact? Interim HealthCare® Hospice is hiring Hospice RNs. In this role, you’ll provide comfort, strength, and guidance to patients and families as they find peace during life’s final chapter. As the nation’s first home care company, Interim HealthCare Hospice is committed to helping patients live out their days in the most comfortable and meaningful ways. If you share our sentiments and are ready to make a difference, you are made for this!

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program and active RN license in Wisconsin
Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, ideally in hospice or home healthcare
CPR certification
Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
Clinical proficiency in nursing specialty, strong communication skills and compassion

Responsibilities

Provide home-based care to patients with six months or less to live, focused on quality of life
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team comprised of a physician, LPN, CNA, HHA, social worker, chaplain and volunteers to carry out the patient’s plan of care
Perform patient assessments, check vitals, evaluate breathing, monitor pain, administer prescribed medication and treatments
Ensure accessibility of medical equipment, prescribed oxygen, medication and other supplies
Educate family on the patient’s prognosis, changes in care plan, medication and hospice goals
Take a holistic approach to care that engages the patient’s mind, body, spirit and family