Hospice Registered Nurse
Interim HealthCare of Western Wisconsin
Hudson, Wisconsin
RN
Posted Aug 4
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Hospice
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Wisconsin is $38/hr, across 352 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Hudson, WI and surrounding areas
Seeking a nursing opportunity where you can make a real impact? Interim HealthCare® Hospice is hiring Hospice RNs. In this role, you’ll provide comfort, strength, and guidance to patients and families as they find peace during life’s final chapter.
As the nation’s first home care company, Interim HealthCare Hospice is committed to helping patients live out their days in the most comfortable and meaningful ways. If you share our sentiments and are ready to make a difference, you are made for this!
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Our Hospice Registered Nurses enjoy some wonderful perks
$80,000 - $90,000 per year Bonus opportunities EVERY pay period Mileage reimbursement for eligible travel between patient visits Build meaningful one-on-one relationships with your patient Clinician Friendly EMR Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - employer pays 90% of employee-only medical plan 401(k) Retirement Plan to help you invest in your future Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
As a Hospice Registered Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of
what you’ll do
Provide home-based care to patients with six months or less to live, focused on quality of life Work as part of an interdisciplinary team comprised of a physician, LPN, CNA, HHA, social worker, chaplain and volunteers to carry out the patient’s plan of care Perform patient assessments, check vitals, evaluate breathing, monitor pain, administer prescribed medication and treatments Ensure accessibility of medical equipment, prescribed oxygen, medication and other supplies Educate family on the patient’s prognosis, changes in care plan, medication and hospice goals Take a holistic approach to care that engages the patient’s mind, body, spirit and family
A few must-haves for Hospice Registered Nurses
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program and active RN license in Wisconsin
- Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, ideally in hospice or home healthcare
- CPR certification
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Clinical proficiency in nursing specialty, strong communication skills and compassion
Why Work for Interim HealthCare Hospice?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Hospice Registered Nurses (RNs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of nurses who have rediscovered the passion that led them to nursing.
Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
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Requirements
- RN
- Wisconsin RN License
- Travel reimbursement
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Vital signs
- Mileage reimbursement
- RN License
- Hospice experience
- Medical equipment operation
Benefits highlights
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Place
- City
- Hudson, Wisconsin
- State price level
- 6% below the national average
Wisconsin index 94.1, where 100 is the national average.
Hudson sits along the scenic St. Croix River just across the border from Minnesota, blending small-town charm with easy access to Twin Cities amenities. Its historic downtown features locally owned shops and riverfront dining, while nearby trails and parks invite outdoor downtime between shifts.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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About the employer
You would join Interim HealthCare of Western Wisconsin out of Hudson, working home-based hospice across Hudson and the surrounding areas. The company dates to 1966 as the nation’s first home care company and still runs through a large office network;…
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