After-Hours Hospice RN - Compassionate Crisis Care

Advocate Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an experienced Hospice RN to provide after-hours triage, assessments, and symptom management for hospice patients in home and community settings. The role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based care aligned with hospice goals.

You will collaborate with physicians and the care team, document encounters in the EMR, and support families through end-of-life decisions while adhering to regulatory standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Wisconsin
• BLS certification
• 1 year nursing experience in hospice or related setting
• Ability to travel to patient homes and community settings

Responsibilities

• Incorporate responsibility, accountability, critical thinking, and sound clinical decision-making.
• Provide comprehensive nursing assessment, triage, and intervention for hospice patients during after-hours shifts.
• Respond to patient and caregiver calls to assess symptoms, provide education, and determine interventions consistent with hospice goals of care.
• Conduct in-person visits as clinically indicated to manage acute symptom changes and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Manage end-of-life symptoms including pain, dyspnea, agitation, anxiety, nausea, and terminal secretions.
• Initiate and carry out physician orders and standing hospice protocols within scope of practice.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and caregivers, including support for decisions to pursue or terminate treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to communicate changes and coordinate care.
• Document all patient encounters accurately in EMR with clear handoff for continuity.

Skills

Nursing care

Hospice care

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (active)

BLS certification

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an experienced Hospice RN to provide after-hours triage, assessments, and symptom management for hospice patients in home and community settings. The role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based care aligned with hospice goals.

You will collaborate with physicians and the care team, document encounters in the EMR, and support families through end-of-life decisions while adhering to regulatory standards and safety protocols.