Registered Nurse – Float

Job Description

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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 Registered Nurse is responsible for collaborating with a group of primary nurses to provide help with case management in the community and facilities. This includes completing skilled nursing assessments with comprehensive, routine and acuity visits. You will work collaboratively with the primary team and interdisciplinary teams to achieve high quality patient standards.

Schedule: 32 hours per week working 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm or 11:00 pm – 7:00 am (variable to these two shifts), minimum every 3rd weekend, call backup 10-15 times a year, up to 2 holidays per year

Key Job Duties:

1. Collaborate with primary nurse to help provide clinical and supporting case management based on patient’s diagnosis and end-of-life symptoms.

2. Complete initial, comprehensive, and routine assessments of patient and family needs.

3. Respond to urgent patient/family needs in collaboration with triage nursing staff

4. Initiate crisis care as needed

5. Develop, implement and review care plans for patient and family. Update care plan as the needs of the patient and family change

6. Report appropriate findings and significant changes to the primary team, attending physician and primary caregiver

7. Communicate with all interdisciplinary team members

8. Teach family members patient care skills and encourage their participation including, but not limited to, pain control, medication management, dressings, hygiene and nutrition

9. Provide education to patient/family members on disease progression, symptom management, medication and other associated patient care needs

10. Administer and titrate medication according to physician/nurse practitioner orders

11. Record all received orders to the Electronic Medical Record and initiate follow up as needed

12. Delegate nursing duties to LPN and supervise care provided by CNA

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

14. Complete new patient admissions as needed

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.

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
Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal relationship building, and technical skills
Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance coverage