RN, Hospice Admission Nurse

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Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36

Location: La Crosse, WI

FTE: 0.9 (72 hours per two weeks)

Shift: 9-hour shifts (4/week)

Holiday: Rotating every 3rd holiday

At Emplify Health by Gundersen, hospice care is about compassion, dignity, and support for patients and their loved ones during life's most meaningful moments. We are seeking a Hospice Admission Nurse (RN) to welcome patients and families into our hospice program and ensure a smooth, supportive transition to care.

Hospice services are available within a 50-mile radius of La Crosse and as an Admission Nurse, you will be the first point of contact, guiding patients and caregivers through the admission process with empathy and expertise.

• First Impressions Count: You'll set the tone for compassionate care from the very beginning.
• Patient-Centered Care: You'll have the time and resources to truly connect with patients and families.
• Comprehensive Support: Help patients and families understand hospice services and what to expect.
• Collaborative Team: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless transitions.

• Complete hospice admissions, assist with patient visits, and provide education/program information for potential Hospice patients.
• Provide education and support to patients and caregivers during end-of-life transitions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including nurses, social workers, chaplains, bereavement coordinators, and hospice aides.
• Work primarily daytime hours and rotating holidays.

• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of 1 year RN experience.
• RN licensure to practice in Wisconsin upon hire.
• RN licensure to practice in Minnesota within 3 months of hire.

• Gundersen's generous compensation and benefits package, including a top-rated retirement plan.
• Growth opportunities and access to Gundersen's Career Development Center.
• A rewarding role where you make a difference from the very first interaction.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter.

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest's most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment or call 608‑775‑0267.

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