Description:
Primary Registered Nurse
Exciting News: We're Expanding into New Territories and hiring a Primary Registered Nurse to serve across Winnebago, Calumet, and Outagamie, ensuring coverage and support across all territories. With the flexibility to adapt to various areas as we continue to strengthen our presence. Join us on the journey of growth and meaningful impact.
The Primary Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the overall care of the patients and families. The primary RN directs the activities of other nursing personnel and works in conjunction with interdisciplinary team members.
Schedule: 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts, minimum every 3rd weekend, 1 on-call backup shift every 5-6 weeks
Key Job Duties:
Provide clinical and supporting case management based on patient’s diagnosis and end-of-life symptoms.
Complete initial, comprehensive, and updated assessments of patient and family needs.
Develop, implement and review care plans for patient and family. Update care plan as the needs of the patient and family change
Prepare for and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as scheduled
Communicate with all interdisciplinary team members
Report appropriate findings and communicate significant changes to attending physician and processes physician/NP orders
Teach family members patient care skills and encourage their participation including, but not limited to, pain control, medication management, dressings, hygiene and nutrition
Administer and titrate medication according to physician/nurse practitioner orders
Delegate nursing duties to LPN and supervise care provided by CNA
Prioritize daily work and make adjustments taking into account the needs of patients, Unity and other staff
Complete new patient admissions as needed
Maintain level of competency in required areas (primary and admissions roles)
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
Consistently and concisely document activity according to department protocols and standards
Promote and maintain confidentiality
Maintain personal and professional boundaries
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Shares in providing 24-hour, seven day-a-week coverage
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities of the Primary Registered Nurse:
Communicate with all interdisciplinary team members
Promote and maintain confidentiality
Maintain personal and professional boundaries
Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Shares in providing 24-hour, seven-day-a-week coverage
Prioritize daily work and make adjustments taking into account the needs of patients, Unity, and other staff.
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.
Benefits:
Flexible Schedule – Work-life balance
Competitive Wages – Pay based on experience
Mileage Reimbursement
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Holidays
Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account with employer contributions
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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
Requirements:
Qualifications
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Wisconsin
Minimum of 2 years RN experience required, equivalent nursing experience may be considered
Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance coverage