Weekender- RN (Dodgeville Area)

Agrace; Dodgeville (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate RN Visit to join their dedicated team. This part-time role involves providing essential nursing care and support to patients and families, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess strong assessment skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality care in a collaborative environment. Join a recognized leader in hospice care that values employee engagement and fosters a culture of belonging. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve while working with a supportive team.

Benefits

Weekend Premium Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Engagement Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nursing License in state of employment.
• One year of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and document findings.
• Provide patient education on pain and symptom management.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Assessment

Communication

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Dodgeville - Dodgeville, WI

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: Driving

Job Shift: AM

Job Category: Nurse

Description

Agrace is a nonprofit, community health care organization that is nationally recognized as a leader in the hospice industry. Well known for end-of-life care, Agrace also serves people across southern Wisconsin who are aging, seriously ill or grieving.

Agrace has a strong culture of employee engagement. In 2023, Agrace was named the#1 Top Workplaceby the Wisconsin State Journal and Energage, and #79 of the top 100 companies in the country among those with an employee base of 500 to 999 workers!

Hours	Weekends Saturday/Sunday 8a-5p
Weekend Rotation	Weekend Premium Pay- Every weekend/1 weekend off/Quarter
Holiday Rotation	No Holidays
On Call Rotation	No On Call
Bonus Eligibility	$6000

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH (AND WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY)

The RN Visit works collaboratively with the RN Case Managers, CNAs, Social Workers, and other key members of the patient's care team.

"I am supported and not managed. They allow me to work independently and trust my judgment." - Homecare RN

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS ROLE (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

The RN Visit is responsible for patient and family satisfaction through the provision of nursing care by making patient visits as assigned, conducting assessments, following and updating the plan of care, providing interventions, communicating, and documenting. The RN Visit provides patient and family centered care consistent with Agrace philosophy, goals, standards, regulations and policies.

• Patient and Family Assessments
  • Assess patient’s and family’s physical, pain, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, environmental and educational needs as outlined by the plan of care (POC).
  • Collect data from the patient, family, significant other or other members of the interdisciplinary team and other health care professionals.
  • Identify, interpret, and document assessment data collected in the nursing interview, physical assessment and other health data.
  • Document and report significant changes in condition or unusual incidents to appropriate IDT member such as client abuse/neglect, suicidal intent, harmful coping mechanisms or violence, etc.
• Patient Visits
  • Respond to patient and family needs or change in condition or need for acute patient intervention.
  • Provide interventions, treatments, and pain management to patient to meet needs. Evaluate the effectiveness of pain management or other intervention and adjust to meet needs.
  • Provide patient and family education on pain, symptom management, end of life, etc. Evaluate the effectiveness of education and adjust to meet needs.
• Plan of Care
  • Read, understand, update, and follow the POC. Document interventions, outcomes, and changes in patient condition in electronic health record (EHR).
  • Delegate visits and make referrals to appropriate disciplines and volunteers.
  • Oversee work of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN).
• Miscellaneous
  • Participate in meetings to plan and evaluate patient/family services.
  • Precept new staff and students.

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

• ADN, required; BSN, preferred
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nursing License in state of employment
• One-year nursing experience, preferred
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle
• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Ability to develop, maintain, and apply knowledge of hospice and end of life process
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with patients, families and co-workers
• Ability to create and follow plans of care, and patient, family, and clinical staff directions
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Intermediate electronic health records skills; Epic preferred
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to be flexible in time and task to meet organizational needs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about patients, families, caregivers, staff, donors, and organizational intellectual property
• Ability to use proper body mechanics, safe patient handling, and standard precautions

Don’t meet these qualifications as written? We would still love to talk about roles at Agrace: Join Here

At Agrace we are strengthened by the unique experiences, cultures and traditions of our staff, patients and clients.

Together, we pursue a vision in whicheveryAgrace staff member is treated fairly, and every patient and client experiences the respectful, individualized care they need and deserve.

We foster a culture of belonging that celebrates people’s uniqueness and leads to meaningful, empathetic connections.

Agrace HospiceCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.