Hospice Inpatient Unit Charge RN - NOC Shift (Madison IPU) - 12 hour

Location: Agrace Inpatient Unit – Madison, WIFull Time | 0.9 FTE (36 hours/week) | NOC Shift | Weekdays | 7p-7:30a (12hr shift)Includes weekend (every 3rd) and holiday (3/year) rotationsMake a lasting impact with AgraceJoin Agrace, a nationally recognized nonprofit leader in hospice and palliative care. If you are a skilled RN who values meaningful, patient-centered care, this is your opportunity to make a difference!How You’ll Make a Difference (Essential Functions)The Inpatient Unit (IPU) Charge Nurse is responsible for patient and family satisfaction through the provision of nursing care by seeing patients, conducting assessments, following and updating the plan of care, providing interventions, communicating, and documenting. The IPU Charge RN provides patient and family centered care consistent with Agrace philosophy, goals, standards, regulations and policies.Key ResponsibilitiesPatient and Family AssessmentsAssess patient’s and family’s physical, pain, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, environmental and educational needs as outlined by the plan of care (POC).Collect data from the patient, family, significant other or other members of the interdisciplinary team and other health care professionals.Identify, interpret, and document assessment data collected in the nursing interview, physical assessment and other health data.Document and report significant changes in condition or unusual incidents to appropriate IDT member such as client abuse/neglect, suicidal intent, harmful coping mechanisms or violence, etc.Patient CareRespond to patient and family needs or change in condition or need for acute patient intervention.Provide interventions, treatments, and pain management to patient and family to meet needs. Evaluate the effectiveness of pain management or other intervention and adjust to meet needs.Provide patient and family education on pain, symptom management, end of life, etc. Evaluate the effectiveness of education and adjust to meet needs.Plan of CareFormulate, implement, and revise individualized POC in collaboration with Interdisciplinary Team (IDT),patient, and family. The POC to include goals, pain management, interventions, education, discharge plan, etc.Develop reasonable and achievable outcome measures and establish priorities in the planning and provision of care.Read, understand, and follow the plan of care. Document interventions, outcomes, and changes in patient condition in electronic health record (EHR).Delegate cares and make referrals to appropriate disciplines and volunteers.Oversee work of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN).MiscellaneousParticipate in staff meetings to plan and evaluate patient/family services.Precept new staff and students.You Bring (Qualifications)ADN required, BSN, preferredCurrent, unrestricted Registered Nursing License in state of employmentOne-year nursing experience, preferredMust be at least 18 years of ageBasic Microsoft Office skillsIntermediate electronic health records skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality about patients, families, caregivers, staff, donors, and organizational intellectual propertyAbility to use proper body mechanics, safe patient handling, and standard precautionsBenefitsCompetitive salary with free parkingHealth, dental, and vision insurance for employees who are hired for 28+ hours per week (.7 FTE +)Retirement plans with employer matchingGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday paid time offComprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and career developmentAbout AgraceFor more than 45 years, Agrace has been an innovator and leader in both caring for patients and their families, and in educating others about death, dying and grief. We are the largest hospice provider in Wisconsin. Well known for end-of-life care, Agrace also serves people across southern Wisconsin who are aging, seriously ill or grieving.At Agrace we are strengthened by the unique experiences, cultures and traditions of our staff, patients and clients.Together, we pursue a vision in which every Agrace staff member is treated fairly, and every patient and client experiences the respectful, individualized care they need and deserve.We foster a culture of belonging that celebrates people’s uniqueness and leads to meaningful, empathetic connections.Agrace Health Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Agrace