Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN - Inpatient Unit - 7pm-7am

COME GROW WITH US! Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice is an independent, non-profit that began its mission in 2007 to provide compassionate care and quality of life to all those in need, wherever a patient calls home – in their own home, at a nursing home or assisted living facility or at our beautiful Inpatient Center located in Sheboygan Falls, WI. We are proud to serve the people of Calumet, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Ozaukee, Sheboygan and Washington Counties. We are looking to hire a full-time inpatient RN or LPN for 3x12-hour shifts, from 7pm-7am. What We Offer Competitive wage & benefit package Generous paid time off plan that increases with tenure Retirement savings plan with company match Pre-tax FSA & HSA plan with company contributions Company paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance Corporate discount program with access to thousands of businesses Mileage reimbursement Comprehensive onboarding including a nurse preceptor program and a training & development department Non-profit, family-like atmosphere Job Duties Develops and supervises the planning, coordination, and delivery of patient/family care. Provides for direct and indirect nursing care to patient/family care. Implements physician orders and maintains communication with primary care physician. Teaches family members signs and symptoms of dying and grieving process. Maintains communication with Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members through participation in bi-weekly IDT meetings. Acts as liaison to community resources to meet patient/family needs. Refers when appropriate. Uses tools of observation, interviewing, data history, and physical observation and assessment for initial assessment. Interprets changes in behavior, psychological and physiological status of patient for initial and ongoing assessment of needs. Develops nursing diagnosis and care plans individualized for each specific patient and modifies care plan based on ongoing assessment of patient condition. Gives or directs total care for all patients including personal hygiene, comfort measures, nourishment, and provides physical and psychological support to the patient and family. Documents medication given, care given, patient condition, assessment, and patient diagnosis within the patient chart. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary. PERSONNEL Supervises, supports, gives guidance and direction to volunteers and ancillary staff according to patient/family needs and State regulations. Ability to mentor students and provide input for evaluations. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHPN certification within 3 years of hire is strongly encouraged. Participates in SSRCH provided education and employee meetings. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS Affirms the knowledge, philosophy and principles of hospice care. Maintains patient confidentiality. Directs and applies problem-solving techniques in resolving issues. Required to work reasonable amounts of overtime and flexible hours. Instills confidence in the patient by maintaining a neat and attractive appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner. Able to maintain healthy boundaries. MISCELLANEOUS Will work on-call hours, weekends, and holidays, as necessary. WORKING CONDITIONS : Frequent ambulation; constant bending, lifting, twisting, pushing and pulling; reposition patients; able to sit for extended periods of time; manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment. - Locates and drives to and from patients’ homes and to meetings at other locations as necessary. : Read, speak, write and understand English; cognitive processes to interpret patient condition and apply appropriate nursing procedures; ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and work with fractions; must function independently without supervision. : Fast-paced changing environment, with multiple directives from several disciplines. - Requires work in patient homes with no control over environmental conditions. : IV equipment; glucometer; PCA; computerized equipment; blood pressure equipment; Foley catheter; bed boards; bed cradle; enteral feeding equipment; infusion pump; automobile; pager; telephone; oximeter; phototherapy equipment; computer. : Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood, other body fluids or other potentially infectious materials. Possible exposure to communicable diseases or infections. Reasonably anticipated exposure to hazardous equipment, assorted chemicals, gases/vapors and other pollutants. : Assorted gloves; assorted masks, utility gloves; protective eyewear; impervious gowns; impervious aprons; needleless systems as appropriate. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS : RN license to practice nursing in Wisconsin upon hire; valid Wisconsin driver’s license upon hire; re-certification as required. Must carry car insurance on vehicle used to perform job and an acceptable driving record. Certified in CPR BLS according to the American Heart Association and/or the Red Cross. : Locate and drive to and from patients’ homes and to meetings at other locations as necessary. : Minimum of one year medical/surgical, ICU, public health, home health nursing or hospice experience preferred. : Prefer 4-year bachelor degree in nursing or 3-year diploma. Will consider 2-year associate degree with appropriate experience. : Able to communicate directions to RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Team Assistants and auxiliary personnel; communicates and explains new policies and procedures to employees and new hires; able to describe patient condition to physician, patients and family members and offer comfort; able to recognize and respond to non-verbal cues and communication. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physical Setting: Assisted living facility Community health center Inpatient Long term care Low acuity unit Nursing home Skilled nursing facility License/Certification: RN (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 (Required) Work Location: In person