RN Hospice PRN

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WI-SSM Health Monroe Home Health & Hospice

Worker Type: PRN

Are you a compassionate RN looking to make a difference in hospice care? We’re hiring a Hospice nurse to support patients and families in their journey.

• Illinois:
  Stephenson, Winnebago, and Jo Davies counties
• Wisconsin:
  Green, Lafayette, and part of Rock County

Schedule: Minimum of 3 shifts per month, one weekend and one holiday.

Coordinates, facilitates and performs interdisciplinary plan of care through assessment and evaluation of patient condition and effectiveness of care under the direction of the attending physician by traveling to patient homes, Community-Based Residential Facilities (CBRF), assisted living locations, hospitals or other facilities to meet patient and family/caregivers, assess patient care needs, acuity in relation to policies, procedures and regulations of home care and/or hospice services.

• Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Collaborate, consult and communicate with physicians regarding the plan of care and changes in patient status; provide physicians with regular updates on progress and recommend plan revisions; document status and communication in adherence with regulations.
• Coordinate and communicate with multidisciplinary team members and outside agencies as appropriate to achieve expected outcomes for patient care and education through end of life or discharge; ensure accurate and complete documentation and coordination of unique care plans.
• Complete admission paperwork and verify insurance information; complete a comprehensive medical assessment by entering data into the clinical computer program; ensure that patient assessment is completed in a timely manner.
• Provide skilled nursing care within the established plan of care, including tasks such as taking vitals, performing wound care, IV care, ostomy care, blood draws, injections, and the physical assessment of the overall patient’s medical condition.
• Document visit notes, treatments, and care; follow visit pattern according to physicians orders and ensure required visits are completed in a timely manner; ensure all documentation is timely, accurate and complete in adherence to regulations.
• Collaborate with patients, families and the healthcare team to develop a comprehensive plan of care based on the unique needs of the patient; respond to calls from patients, family members and others, completing follow-up to address needs, issues or concerns.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.

• No experience required.

• Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request.

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent driving.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare crawling and running.

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