Primary Registered Nurse

Job Description

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Exciting News: We’re Expanding into New Territories and hiring a Primary Registered Nurse to serve Winnebago County with the flexibility to adapt to various areas as we continue to strengthen our presence. This role may travel outside of Winnebago County at times to ensure support across all territories. Join us on the journey of growth and meaningful impact.

The Primary 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.

Schedule: 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts, minimum every 3rd weekend, 1 on-call backup shift every 5-6 weeks

Key Job Duties:

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 participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as scheduled
Communicate with all interdisciplinary team members
Report appropriate findings and communicate significant changes to attending physician and processes physician/NP orders
Teach family members patient care skills and encourage their participation including, but not limited to, pain control, medication management, dressings, hygiene and nutrition
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 taking into account the needs of patients, Unity and other staff
Complete new patient admissions as needed
Maintain level of competency in required areas (primary and admissions roles)
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
Consistently and concisely document activity according to department protocols and standards
Promote and maintain confidentiality
Maintain personal and professional boundaries
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Shares in providing 24-hour, seven day-a-week coverage

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities of the Primary Registered Nurse:

Communicate with all interdisciplinary team members

Promote and maintain confidentiality

Maintain personal and professional boundaries

Maintain regular and reliable attendance

Shares in providing 24-hour, seven-day-a-week coverage

Prioritize daily work and make adjustments taking into account the needs of patients, Unity, and other staff.

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.

Why Unity? Unity is dedicated to supporting your well-being, growth, and success with a range of valuable 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 for roles that travel into the community.

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 provides all newly hired nurses, regardless of prior experience, with a thorough orientation that includes at least 10 weeks with a dedicated preceptor and a 9-month curriculum focused on building 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.

For a full list of benefits: https://unityhospice.org/careers

Choose Unity as the place to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be valued every step of the way. Apply today to join a team that invests in you, both personally and professionally.

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