RN - Inpatient Center, Flex

Location: Inpatient CenterPosition Type: FlexSchedule Requirements: One 12-hour shift per month

Be the Difference!Make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Rainbow Community Care is highly regarded for excellence in hospice, palliative, and guided care and invites you to join in our mission of enhancing lives throughout aging, illness, and loss.

Purpose of the PositionRainbow Community Care is currently accepting applications for dedicated RNs to work at our inpatient center on a flex time basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge of Medicare Hospice Benefit, philosophy and specific criteria to establish eligibility for inpatient admission to the appropriate level of care. 
• Knowledge of specialized nursing skills for pain and symptom management and end-of-life care.
• Knowledge of county and state regulations for time of death care including coroner case protocols.
• Integrates and demonstrates excellent standard infection control practice in all aspects of patient and family care and teaching opportunities.
• Uses the nursing process to assess patient care needs and applies to the plan of care.
• Evaluates and implements physician orders and plan of care, reporting response and patient condition changes to attending physician, medical director and IDT members as appropriate.
• Demonstrates flexibility in work schedules and shared responsibility for delivery of care. 
• Uses excellent organizational and communication skills to prioritize, supervise and manage daily work for self and other care team members.  
• Able to use computerized charting and document within work shift.

Professional Qualifications 

• Wisconsin Nursing license is required.  
• Hospice experience is preferred.  
• Valid driver’s license required. Current auto insurance on vehicle required.

Personal Qualifications 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required. 
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality. 
• Ability to direct and apply problem-solving techniques in resolving issues. 
• Ability to drive to and from meetings at other locations as necessary. 
• Ability to maintain healthy boundaries and maintain positive relationships. 
• Ability to be self-directed and handle stressful and emergency situations. 
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and proof of current car insurance are required upon hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Must be able to drive to and from care facilities, patient homes, and/or other locations as necessary for your role.  
• Must be able to maintain healthy boundaries and positive interpersonal relationships.
• Must be tactful and courteous in communication with others, whether in-person, by phone, or in writing.
• Must act with integrity and demonstrate good work ethics including reliable attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

• Flexible, fun, and caring work environment
• 401k Retirement Plan with up to 4% Company Match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

About Rainbow Community CareRainbow Community Care provides services that support patients, families, and community members throughout the journey of aging, illness, and loss. Guiding our day-to-day work is a set of core values that are centered around caring for the most vulnerable people living among us.

• We are committed to serving all.
• We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence.
• We believe every interaction matters.
• We are leaders.
• We always show up.

Equal Opportunity Employer StatementRainbow Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.