Hospice RN Weekend Program Job at Advocate Health Care (Milwaukee)

Hospice RN Weekend Program

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Milwaukee

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

35.50 - 53.25 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care by incorporating the concepts of responsibility, accountability, clinical decision-making, authority, shared governance, and critical thinking in daily nursing practice. Primary role is to use the nursing process in overseeing patient care to achieve the desired outcome in the department. A Nurse Clinician II plans and sets goals which demonstrates a wholistic approach to patients and families. Assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. Demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills.

Job Responsibility:

Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum
Incorporates the concepts of responsibility, accountability, clinical decision-making, authority, shared governance, and critical thinking in daily nursing practice
Provides individualized care to promote physical and psychosocial comfort
Utilizes principles of optimum pain assessment and management
Assesses patient and family readiness and involves them in planning and implementing care
Incorporates an individualized, holistic approach in the plan of care
Assesses by gathering and appraising data to focus on age appropriate patient needs
Continually evaluates patients’ and significant others’ response to interventions and appropriately modifies plan of care
Collaborates with physicians and/or other health care professionals in developing relationships, plans of care and age specific strategies
Supports patient’s decision to question, refuse, or terminate treatment
Responds to physical or emotional crisis and/or death of patient, making home visit to provide care as appropriate
Provides supportive care to family members and involved caregivers throughout patient’s illness
Demonstrates ability to assess and respond to the needs of Hospice patients/families in varied settings
Mobilizes appropriate resources in response to situations that have the potential to negatively impact patient and family outcomes
Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence-based literature
Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives
Participates in efforts to reduce risk and improve patient safety
Continually demonstrates current knowledge of Regulatory/Reimbursement standards
Looks for ways to improve processes, recommends solutions and implements appropriately
Utilizes effectively and efficiently resources, supplies, and equipment
Assesses patient and family readiness to learn, and modifies approach as necessary
Seeks out opportunities to enhance knowledge, skill, and competence of department members
Plans, implements, and provides follow-up education for patients/S.O. appropriate to the patient's level of understanding
Instructs volunteers and hired caregivers in delivery of Hospice care as appropriate
Completes self-evaluation in a timely and thorough manner
Recognizes changes in clinical situations. Evaluates and implements changes to the plan of care
Consistently makes sound clinical decisions, demonstrating the ability to care for patients with complex problems
Prioritizes and organizes patient care and ensures follow through with planned care
Initiates referrals and discharge planning for assigned patients and actively coordinates utilizing the interdisciplinary approach
Consistently demonstrates competence in implementation of patient care in accordance with established clinical standards of care, age specific policies, and federal/state law
Documentation is thorough, accurate, timely, legible, and concise with minimal duplication
Participates in unit meetings and activities that improve patient care or administrative systems
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills, promoting collaboration among healthcare team members
Demonstrates ability to critique own nursing practice and achieves required certifications or Bachelor’s Degree
Earns a minimum of 10 contact hours per year
Employee Health requirements are up to date
Completes all required Safety, Infection Control and OSHA education
Supports all Accrediting Organization compliance efforts
Complies with Code of Conduct, confidentiality, and HIPAA policies

Requirements:

Registered Nurse - Current Illinois RN license
A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles
Current CPR
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Minimum 1 year of experience
Earn 10.0 continuing education credits annually
Has demonstrated proficiency for the requirements for NC I
Good oral and written communication skills
Computer skills
Good time management and organizational skills
Familiarity with patient care equipment
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing
Ability to transport objects, patients, and equipment
Ability to respond quickly to patient needs and work at fast pace
Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster
Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit
Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly

What we offer:

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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