Registered Nurse – Float B

Unity Hospice WI; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

403(b) retirement savings plan

Education assistance

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

A community-focused hospice organization in Green Bay, WI is seeking a Registered Nurse - Float B to provide skilled nursing assessments and collaborate with care teams. The role involves varied responsibilities, including patient education and medication administration, with a monthly schedule of 3–4 days a week. Unity offers competitive pay, health benefits, and support for career growth through various training opportunities. Join a team that values your professional journey and personal well-being.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state of practice is required.
• Valid WI Drivers’ License and reliable transportation.
• Proof of current automobile insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing assessment and interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Manage patient medication and record communications.
• Initiate crisis care as needed.
• Report significant changes to the primary team and physician.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression and care needs.
• Administer and titrate medications per orders.
• Document orders in EMR and follow up as needed.
• Prioritize daily work; adjust to patient and Unity needs.
• Delegate to LPN and supervise CNA care.

Skills

Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Highly motivated and organized

Effective communication skills

Confidentiality and discretion

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks

Task prioritization

Regulatory knowledge

Training compliance

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Job description

Registered Nurse - Float B

The Registered Nurse - Float B is responsible for rotating duties covering Admissions, Hospital, or Community, depending on staffing needs. The nurse works collaboratively with the primary care teams, interdisciplinary team, and schedule coordinators to achieve high-quality patient standards.

Schedule

Monthly schedule working 3–4 days per week between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm (Admissions, Hospital, or Community). Weekend rotation is currently every 8th weekend but may vary, with a minimum requirement of every 3rd weekend. Includes approximately 10–15 backup on-call shifts per year and 1–2 holidays annually.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Highly motivated and organized with a strong attention to detail and analytical skills to help solve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercise sound business judgment.
• Ability to keep up to date with policies, practices, and regulations.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and capable of dealing with deadline pressures.
• Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Unity.
• Satisfy mandatory training requirements regarding local, state, and federal regulations and/or Unity’s policies and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Ability to adjust to frequently changing demands.

Key Job Duties

• Provide skilled nursing assessment and appropriate intervention
• Update the plan of care as necessary and review care plans with patient and family
• Respond to urgent patient/family needs in collaboration with triage nursing staff
• Initiate crisis care as needed
• Report appropriate findings and significant changes to the primary team, attending physician and primary caregiver
• Provide education to patient/family members on disease progression, symptom management, medication and other associated patient care needs
• Administer and titrate medication according to physician/nurse practitioner orders
• Manage individual patient medication and Residence contingency medications
• Record all received orders to the Electronic Medical Record and initiate follow up as needed
• Prioritize daily work and make adjustments taking into account the needs of patients, Unity and other staff
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team members
• Delegate nursing duties to LPN and supervise care provided by CNA
• Complete new patient admissions as needed
• Telephone triage and follow-up to patient care related contacts
• Record and maintain complete and accurate records of patient and physician communications
• Fax/call new and refill prescriptions according to physician orders
• Coordinate volunteer deliveries

Why Unity?

Unity is dedicated to supporting your well-being, growth, and success with a range of valuable benefits!

Health

We provide comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Accounts, and flexible spending options for

Life

Unity values work-life balance, offering paid time off, extended illness and injury bank, bereavement leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and fitness membership reimbursement to support your personal needs and interests outside of work.

Security

For your financial peace of mind, Unity offers a 403(b) retirement savings plan, group life insurance, voluntary life insurance, as well as accident, critical illness, and disability insurance options.

Compensation

We reward your skills and commitment with competitive pay, overtime opportunities for hourly roles, and mileage reimbursement.

Career

Grow with Unity through internal and external learning opportunities, education assistance, and leadership development programs designed to support your professional journey.

Unity’s Nurse Fellowship Residency Program supports all newly hired nurses, regardless of prior experience, through a comprehensive 9‑month curriculum designed to build essential hospice skills and foundational knowledge.

Unity also supports nurses’ professional growth by covering board certification and recertification costs in hospice and palliative care—CHPN for RNs and CHPLN for LPNs (after 3 years of employment).

All new employees are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following their date of hire.

For a full list of benefits: https://unityhospice.org/careers

Choose Unity as the place to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be valued every step of the way. Apply today to join a team that invests in you, both personally and professionally.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• RN license in the state of practice required (RN must practice under the law and regulations governing nursing in the state of practice).
• Valid WI Drivers’ License, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance coverage.