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JOB REQUIREMENTS: 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. Our beautiful inpatient facility features private patient suites, designed with space for families. Each room has access to a private patio and garden spaces. The Hospice Center offers a dining room with fireplace, chapel, library, handicapped-accessible spa and children\'s playroom. We are currently looking for a few new RN\'s to work at either our inpatient facility or provide care in a patient\'s home. Job duties include: 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 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. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Certificate/Degree/License Requirements: 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. Home Care: Locate and drive to and from patients\' homes and to meetings at other locations. Experience Requirements: Minimum of one year medical/surgical, ICU, public health, home health nursing or hospice experience preferred. Education Requirement: Prefer 4-year bachelor degree in nursing or 3-year diploma. Will consider 2-year associate degree with appropriate experience. Communicative Skills: 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. CHPN certification within 3 years of hire is strongly encouraged. 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. WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Requirements: 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 patients\' homes and to meetings at other locations. Mental Requirements: Read, speak, write and understand English; cognitive processes to interp et patient condition and apply appropriate nursing procedures; ability t ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: rsharpe@ssrhospicehome.org Apply Online: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=8ea379aa-d27f-4c64-83f1-cb5070d6cbec&ccId=19000101000001&jobId=518740&lang=enUS