Primary Registered Nurse - Appleton Wisconsin

Company: Unity Hospice
Location: Appleton, Wisconsin
Posted On: 04/27/2024

Description:Primary Registered NurseExciting 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 weeksKey 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 changePrepare for and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as scheduledCommunicate with all interdisciplinary team membersReport appropriate findings and communicate significant changes to attending physician and processes physician/NP ordersTeach family members patient care skills and encourage their participation including, but not limited to, pain control, medication management, dressings, hygiene and nutritionAdminister and titrate medication according to physician/nurse practitioner ordersDelegate nursing duties to LPN and supervise care provided by CNAPrioritize daily work and make adjustments taking into account the needs of patients, Unity and other staffComplete new patient admissions as neededMaintain 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 UnitySatisfy mandatory training requirements regarding local, state and federal regulations and/or Unity's policies and proceduresConsistently and concisely document activity according to department protocols and standardsPromote and maintain confidentialityMaintain personal and professional boundariesPerform other job-related duties as assignedMaintain regular and reliable attendanceShares in providing 24-hour, seven day-a-week coverageKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities of the Primary Registered Nurse:Communicate with all interdisciplinary team membersPromote and maintain confidentialityMaintain personal and professional boundariesMaintain regular and reliable attendanceShares in providing 24-hour, seven-day-a-week coveragePrioritize 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 balanceCompetitive Wages - Pay based on experienceMileage ReimbursementPTO (Paid Time Off)HolidaysRetirement PlanHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceHealth Savings Account with employer contributionsLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceEmployee 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/careersRequirements:QualificationsCurrent unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure from the State of WisconsinMinimum of 2 years RN experience required, equivalent nursing experience may be consideredValid Wisconsin Driver's License, reliable transportation and proof of current automobile insurance coverage More...

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