Hospice RN- Weekend Program (Milwaukee and surrounding areas)

aah; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits (medical,

Dental, vision, life, disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance and paid parental/

Retirement plans with employer match

Job summary

aah is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join the 34141 WI Hospice Divisional - Nursing: SCT (Supportive Care Team) in Milwaukee North and surrounding areas. This full-time role offers a 36-hour workweek with a Friday–Sunday 08:00–20:00 shift and after-hours hospice support.

The job emphasizes comprehensive patient assessment, symptom management, and family education, with collaboration across the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification - American Heart Association.
• Typically one year of nursing experience in any clinical setting.
• Strong communication and crisis-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessment and after-hours triage for hospice patients.
• Respond to calls to assess symptoms and determine interventions aligned with hospice goals.
• Conduct in-person visits to manage acute symptom changes and ensure patient comfort.
• Initiate physician orders and hospice protocols within scope of practice.
• Document encounters accurately in the EMR and coordinate care with the team.

Skills

Hospice care

Nursing assessment

Triage

Care coordination

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

BLS certification

Job description

Department:

34141 WI Hospice Divisional - Nursing: SCT (Supportive Care Team)

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Shift: 0800-2000 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Territory: Milwaukee North and surrounding areas

Holidays: holidays that land on weekends only

Pay Range:

$35.50 - $53.25

Major Responsibilities

• Incorporate responsibility, accountability, critical thinking, and sound clinical decision-making into daily nursing practice.
• 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 consistent with hospice goals of care.
• Conduct in-person visits as clinically indicated to manage acute symptom changes, provide crisis support, and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Manage complex 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, anticipatory guidance, and education to patients and caregivers, including support for decisions to question, refuse, or terminate treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to communicate changes in patient condition and coordinate care.
• Document all patient encounters, assessments, interventions, and communications accurately and timely in the electronic medical record, including clear handoff communication to ensure continuity of care.
• Adhere to hospice policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and professional nursing standards, including participation in required education, quality improvement, and safety initiatives.

Education

Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program

Certification / Registration / License

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Valid driver's license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association

Work Experience

Typically one (1) year of nursing experience in any clinical setting

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care principles
• Ability to manage urgent and complex clinical situations independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including calm and compassionate guidance during crisis situations
• Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with electronic medical records, computers, and telephone systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to travel to patient homes and community care settings as required

Ability to work in a variety of home and community environments

Capacity to promptly address patient needs in a fast-paced environment

Work involves walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling

Must be able to lift and support up to 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

Not specified

Experience

• One (1) year of Hospice RN experience
• Experience in hospice, palliative care, oncology, ICU, emergency department, or home health
• Experience providing autonomous nursing care in home or community-based settings

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and independent clinical decision-making skills
• Advanced communication skills for patient and caregiver education and support

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this role. Employees are required to follow all job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as assigned by leadership.

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