PRN Hospice RN- Burlington​/Walworth

Position Details

• Department: 34141 WI Hospice Divisional – Nursing: SCT (Supportive Care Team)
• Status:
  Part time
• Benefits Eligible:
  No
• Hours Per Week: 0

This is a Per Diem position with flexibility to pick up shifts. The requirement is 2 shifts a month, including at least 1 weekend shift and 1 holiday shift per year.

$35.50 - $53.25 per shift

• Nurse/Patient Relationship
  • Identify the need for various communication styles and seek assistance in utilizing the most appropriate strategy.
  • Identify factors affecting patient’s physical and psychosocial comfort and attend to these needs per standards.
  • Identify the need for patient and family participation in care and seek assistance to assess readiness.
  • Identify the need for an individualized, holistic approach to care and seek resources to meet those needs.
• Assuring/Improving Quality Care
  • Identify patient and family concerns and issues and seek assistance as needed to advocate for them.
  • Identify current literature in the area of practice.
  • Incorporate nursing standards of care into practice.
  • Identify and report potential or actual safety issues.
  • Meet regulatory and mandatory requirements on the unit.
• Patient/Staff Education
  • Identify patient and family learning needs and initiate and evaluate teaching using protocols and care standards.
  • Recognize own abilities and contribute to a learning environment.
• Nursing Process
  • Complete assessment and identify appropriate patient problems.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate plan of care on assigned patients.
  • Prioritize and organize patient care and ensure follow‑through with the plan.
  • Demonstrate skill and judgment necessary to implement interventions and procedures safely.
  • Apply ethical decision‑making.
  • Monitor confidentiality and assure appropriate business conduct.
  • Delegate correctly to unlicensed assistive personnel.
  • Seek resources for disruptive behavior that impedes care delivery.
• Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development
  • Contribute to effective operation of the unit.
  • Identify effective communication and feedback skills and seek assistance as appropriate.
  • Set professional practice goals with guidance and explore opportunities for growth.
  • Earn a minimum of 5 contact hours per year.

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Earn 5.0 continuing education credits annually
• 1 year of medical nursing experience with various age groups

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good documentation skills
• Computer skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Familiarity with patient care equipment

• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts to accommodate staffing.
• Ability to take on‑call assignments.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete work within short time frames.
• Ability to transport objects and equipment.
• Ability to respond quickly to patient needs and work at a fast pace.
• Work environment may expose to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions.
• Routinely work with potentially infectious specimens and patients.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.
• Must be able to travel to all areas within the Advocate service area in all extremes of weather.
• Must be willing to work occasional overtime if needed.
• Must be able to assist with ambulation, including turning and transferring patients up to 200 pounds.
• For patient lifts over 35 pounds, use patient handling equipment and may need another associate.

Eligibility for benefits may depend on FTE or status. Please ask a recruiter for more information during an interview.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not a comprehensive listing. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.