Hospice RN

HiredFirst; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency seeks a full-time hospice nurse located in Neenah, Wisconsin. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to patients at home or in facilities, assessing needs, and developing care plans. Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with experience in home health or hospice settings and possess strong communication skills. The position emphasizes compliance with hospice standards and effective patient symptom management while engaging in professional development and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license required.
• Experience in home health or hospice nursing is preferred.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive hospice nursing care to patients.
• Assess patient needs and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for coordinated care.
• Document patient status and care provided.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

Hospice/Palliative care certification

Symptom management expertise

Proficient in electronic medical records

Effective communication

Ability to meet performance targets

Job description

Full-time, Contract, 13 weeks, Day Shift, 36 hours a week.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive hospice nursing care to patients in their homes or facility.

Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and hospice program policies.

Assess patient needs, develop care plans, and adjust based on condition changes.

Administer medications and manage symptom relief in alignment with palliative guidelines.

Document patient status, care provided, and outcomes in electronic medical records.

Engage in ongoing professional development to advance clinical skills and leadership potential.

Educate patients and families on disease trajectory, care options, and comfort measures.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and smooth handoffs.

Identify and report changes in patient conditions to supervising clinicians promptly.

Meet performance targets using care metrics and maintain high-quality outcomes.

Provide bereavement support referrals and follow-up as per protocol.

Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by optimizing resource use and avoiding unnecessary tests.

Experience/Qualifications

Registered Nurse with current license and Hospice/Palliative care certification preferred.

Experience delivering home health or hospice nursing with symptom management.

Ability to develop and adjust patient-centered care plans and escalation protocols.

Strong knowledge of palliative guidelines, medications, and safety in symptom relief.

Proficiency in electronic medical records and documentation for care plans and outcomes.

Effective communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Ability to meet performance targets using care metrics and quality outcomes.

Commitment to continuous professional development and leadership growth.

Bereavement support knowledge and referral process for families.

Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and resource optimization in care delivery.