Hospice RN - Fond Du Lac, Sheboygan, Manitowoc Area

Benefits

• Lifestyle Engagement
  • health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability
  • minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

The RN Clinical Nurse provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and Theda Care policy. Through collaborative practice with members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by Theda Care.

Furthers the professional practice of nursing at Theda Care by promoting a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development.

The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses. This role is responsible for managing a caseload of hospice patients, coordinating care plans, and ensuring quality end-of-life care. The RN will also build and maintain strong relationships with facilities, complete inpatient admissions, and serve as a key liaison between patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

Additional Information:

• This position will serve the Fond Du Lac, Sheboygan, Manitowoc and Kewaunee after training. Training will take place in the Appleton, WI area for approximately 8 weeks.
• This position will require an on-call and holiday rotation.
• Fleet Vehicle Option after 90 days! (Business and Personal Use Option)

• Utilizes the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and specific competencies to assess the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and develops a plan of care in a collaborative practice with the patient and interprofessional team.
• Plans for the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the interprofessional team to provide the highest quality of care and clinical outcomes.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the provision of care in the clinical specialty assigned, and performs all functions of the professional clinical nurse (RN), which are age appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific.
• Identifies ways to improve the patient’s experience of care, streamline care processes, and lower costs while promoting quality to improve patient, family, and team member satisfaction.
• Contributes to a professional environment that encourages mentoring, engagement, and development to retain expert clinicians.
• Provides consultation and maintains positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to problem solve and improve patient care.
• Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risk to prevent crises. Performs skillfully in life‑threatening emergencies, matching demands and resources during crisis situations.

• Current Wisconsin RN Licensure.
• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Medical / Surgical Departments – Critical Access Hospitals:
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Emergency Departments:
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC): RNs with 1 year ED experience must complete within 12 months, maintain every 4 years.
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC): RNs with 1 year Pediatric ED experience must complete within 12 months, maintain every 4 years.
• Critical Care / Intermediate Care Departments:
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
  * Theda Care Regional Medical Center – Neenah and Theda Care Medical Center Berlin ONLY.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) for OB Departments.
• Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) training within one year of employment, repeat every 3 years.
• Minimum of 2 years’…