Admissions/Hospital RN Float bei Unity Hospice

Description

Admissions/Hospital RN Float

Unity is seeking a Registered Nurse Admission/Hospital Float to join our mission-driven team. This role provides flexibility and variety, rotating between initiating services (admissions) and/or providing care for patients in the hospital setting. This includes completing skilled nursing assessments with admissions, comprehensive, routine, and acuity visits. Flexibility, teamwork, and exceptional communication are a must for the Float nurse to provide high-quality patient care.

Schedule: This position is 36 hours per week, working four days per week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. It includes every fourth weekend in the Green Bay hospitals (Bellin, St. Mary’s, St. Vincent), call backup 10–12 times per week, and 1–2 holidays per year.

What You’ll Do:

• Review information concerning the patient’s medical background 
• Identify the appropriate decision maker/agent and follow through with Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare (DPOAHC), activation, and “In Lieu Of” forms
• Provide an explanation of hospice and palliative programs and answer questions appropriately
• Review and complete admission forms with the patient/family 
• Complete a comprehensive nursing assessment, which includes medication reconciliation, and obtain orders as needed
• Collaborate with members of the medical team to determine appropriate services as needed
• Notify referral sources and attending physicians of admission to the hospice or palliative program
• Assess the need for and order supplies and durable medical equipment
• Enter appropriate information into the electronic medical record and initiate follow-up
• Assess and complete supporting documentation for the level of care being provided
• Develop, implement, and review patient care plans
• Communicate with the primary team and support services to meet the needs of the patient
• Collaborate on process improvement efforts
• Participate in focus groups or other specialized work groups
• Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to sit, walk, bend, and lift up to 35 lbs occasionally.
• Comfortable using computers, phones, and medical equipment.
• Regular travel between hospital and patient settings as required.

Why Unity? Unity is dedicated to supporting your well-being, growth, and success with a range of valuable benefits!

Health: We provide comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Accounts, and flexible spending options for medical and dependent care. On-site health risk assessments and flu shots are also available to keep you and your family well.

Life: Unity values work-life balance, offering paid time off, an extended illness and injury bank, bereavement leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and fitness membership reimbursement to support your personal needs and interests outside of work.

Security: For your financial peace of mind, Unity offers a 403(b) retirement savings plan, group life insurance, voluntary life insurance, as well as accident, critical illness, and disability insurance options.

Compensation: We reward your skills and commitment with competitive pay and mileage reimbursement for traveling roles.

Career: Grow with Unity through internal and external learning opportunities, education assistance, and leadership development programs designed to support your professional journey.

Unity’s Nurse Fellowship Residency Program supports all newly hired nurses, regardless of prior experience, through a comprehensive 9-month curriculum designed to build essential hospice skills and foundational knowledge. 

Unity also supports nurses’ professional growth by covering board certification and recertification costs in hospice and palliative care—CHPN for RNs and CHPLN for LPNs (after 3 years of employment). 

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/careers

Choose Unity as the place to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and be valued every step of the way. Apply today to join a team that invests in you, both personally and professionally. 

Requirements

1. Associate degree in Nursing required, bachelor’s degree preferred.

2. RN license in the state of practice required (RN must practice under the law and regulations governing nursing in the state of practice).

3. Valid WI Drivers’ License, reliable transportation, and proof of current automobile insurance coverage.