RN - Hospice - Inpatient Units - Days

Horizon Home Care & Hospice, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospice care provider in Milwaukee is seeking experienced nurses to join their Hospice Inpatient team. The role involves providing compassionate care, performing assessments, and managing case loads. Candidates should possess a current WI RN license and have experience related to terminal illness care. This part-time position offers a competitive salary, up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus

Work / Life Balance

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Hospice, Oncology, or related field.
• Experience in care of terminally ill patients.
• Current WI RN license and driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform referral evaluations and admissions assessments.
• Document patient and family care expectations.
• Provide case management functions for an assigned case load.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Psychosocial assessment

Case management

Education

Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred)

Job description

Overview

Honored to be recognized as a 9-time Top Workplace. APPLY TODAY to join our growing organization!

To some people, home is a place. To others, it's a feeling. To us, it's whatever our patients need it to be, wherever they are. Horizon is a home care and hospice provider built on a foundation of care that celebrates the human spirit and the desire for security, comfort and compassion. We make a loving difference in the lives of our patients and families in offering our wide breadth of services. Our expertise is second to none, allowing us to give our patients the best care available.

Horizon's Inpatient Hospice facility – Lawlis Hospice Hospice, practice Horizon's hospice philosophy of celebrating the human spirit and providing quality and compassionate care to our patients and their families.

In Horizon's Hospice Inpatient Units, you will play an important role in supporting and educating patients and their families as they embark on the end-of-life journey. You\'ll draw on all parts of your experience: science and other knowledge from school, skills you\'ve developed throughout your career, and most importantly: compassion and empathy.

You also will experience a culture of family with your peers and the company itself, which is rare to find. We find that flexibility, supporting our team members, assisting in their professional growth and providing a positive environment help our employees find a long time home for their skills.

We are seeking experienced nurses to join our Hospice Inpatient team.

Responsibilities

• Perform referral evaluations / admission assessments of patients and families seeking Hospice services.
• Perform physical, psychosocial and spiritual assessments utilizing non-verbal cues and probes or modifies questions to obtain more comprehensive assessments.
• Communicate patients\' and families\' expectations of care, goals and comprehensive learning needs to all members of the health care team via appropriate documentation.
• All documentation is clear, legible, concise, accurate, timely, and meets department standards.
• Provide Case Management functions, as part of the IDG, to an assigned case load.
• Provide services at quality levels consistent with professional standards of practice. Approach patients and families with care, concern and compassion.

Benefits for Hospice Nurses

• Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus!
• Work / Life Balance
• Competitive Pay & Mileage Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Benefit Package that includes Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mental Health Support benefits
• Retirement Savings Plan, including an Employer Match
• Extensive orientation program to help you succeed in your new role
• Career development & advancement, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Wellness Program and More!

Qualifications

• Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred)
• Current WI RN license
• 1-2 years of Hospice, Oncology or related experience
• Experience in the care of the terminally ill; knowledge of Hospice Care
• Hospice certification is required within 18 months of employment
• Current/Valid WI Driver\'s License; plus reliable/insured vehicle

Details

Part-Time - 7 shifts/pay period - 1st shift (7am-3:30pm). Includes weekend rotation and holiday rotation.

Hourly, Non-Exempt

Hospice Inpatient Unit - Lawlis Family Hospice