RN - Hospice PRN

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a Hospice RN to provide end-of-life skilled nursing care in patients' homes and facilities. The role involves coordinating care plans with the healthcare team and performing essential nursing tasks.

Responsibilities include collaborating with physicians, documenting visits, supporting discharge planning, and offering emotional and spiritual support to patients and families while ensuring compliance with hospice policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or equivalent.
• Valid RN license in applicable states; BLS certification.
• Strong communication skills, alertness, and ability to work independently.
• Physical ability to perform patient care tasks, including lifting and mobility assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patient needs, developing and coordinating individualized care plans with the healthcare team.
• Performing tasks such as vitals, wound care, IV, ostomy care, blood draws, and injections.
• Collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, documenting visits and care plans accurately.
• Managing discharge planning, providing emotional and spiritual support, and responding to patient and family calls.
• Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations of home and hospice care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Physical stamina

Patient care empathy

Education

RN license in applicable states

BLS certification

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Role: Hospice RN providing end-of-life skilled nursing care in patients' homes and facilities.

Responsibilities Include

• Assessing patient needs, developing and coordinating individualized care plans with the healthcare team.


• Performing tasks such as vitals, wound care, IV, ostomy care, blood draws, and injections.


• Collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, documenting visits and care plans accurately.


• Managing discharge planning, providing emotional and spiritual support, and responding to patient and family calls.


• Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations of home and hospice care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or equivalent.


• Valid RN license in applicable states; BLS certification.


• Strong communication skills, alertness, and ability to work independently.


• Physical ability to perform patient care tasks, including lifting and mobility assistance.

Additional requirements

Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation.

Key duties

Providing compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring safety, accurate documentation, and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team.