Hospice Care RN - After-Hours, In-Home Support

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to provide after-hours nursing care to hospice patients in home and community settings around Milwaukee. The role emphasizes assessment, triage, symptom management, and education for patients and caregivers.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comfort and dignity at end of life, following hospice guidelines and safety standards. Travel to patient homes is required, and a valid RN license with BLS is essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in the practicing state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – American Heart Association.
• Typically one year of nursing experience in any clinical setting.
• Willingness to travel to patient homes and community settings.

Responsibilities

• 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 appropriate interventions.
• Conduct in-person visits to manage acute symptom changes and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Initiate and carry out physician orders and standing hospice protocols within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to communicate changes in patient condition and coordinate care.
• Document all patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record with clear handoffs.
• Adhere to hospice policies, regulatory requirements, and professional nursing standards.

Skills

Hospice care

End-of-life care

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Independent decision-making

Time management

EMR proficiency

Education

RN program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Aurora Health Care is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to provide after-hours nursing care to hospice patients in home and community settings around Milwaukee. The role emphasizes assessment, triage, symptom management, and education for patients and caregivers.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comfort and dignity at end of life, following hospice guidelines and safety standards. Travel to patient homes is required, and a valid RN license with BLS is essential.