Registered Nurse - Weekend Shift

Unity HospiceGreen Bay, WI, US

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Job Description

Description :

Float Registered Nurse - Weekend Shift

The Float Registered Nurse is responsible for rotating duties between the community, the Meng Residence, and the Triage department depending on staffing needs. This includes completing skilled nursing assessments within the community or at the Meng Residence as well as providing safe and effective telephone advice, care instructions, and directions to the appropriate level of care. The nurse works collaboratively with the primary care teams, interdisciplinary team, and schedule coordinators to achieve high-quality patient standards.

During periods when your caseload is lighter, you will be expected to support your team by assisting with patient visits and transitions, serving as a Primary Registered Nurse as needed. This collaborative approach ensures that all patients receive the highest level of care, regardless of fluctuating caseloads.

This role is in the Green Bay territory and may travel outside of their territory at times.

Schedule : 36 hours per week, working 12-hour night shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (7 : 00 pm - 7 : 00 am). Includes 10–15 on-call shifts per year and approximately 2 holidays per year.

Key Job Duties :

Provide skilled nursing assessment and appropriate intervention

Update the plan of care as necessary and review care plans with patient and family

Respond to urgent patient / family needs in collaboration with triage nursing staff

Initiate crisis care as needed

Report appropriate findings and significant changes to the primary team, attending physician and primary caregiver

Provide education to patient / family members on disease progression, symptom management, medication and other associated patient care needs

Administer and titrate medication according to physician / nurse practitioner orders

Mange individual patient medication and Residence contingency medications

Record all received orders to the Electronic Medical Record and initiate follow up as needed

Prioritize daily work and make adjustments taking into account the needs of patients, Unity and other staff

Communicate with interdisciplinary team members

Delegate nursing duties to LPN and supervise care provided by CNA

Complete new patient admissions as needed

Telephone triage and follow-up to patient care related contacts

Record and maintain complete and accurate records of patient and physician communications

Fax / call new and refill prescriptions according to physician orders

Coordinate volunteer deliveries

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, 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, overtime opportunities for hourly roles, and mileage reimbursement.

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 :

Minimum Qualifications & Certification / Licensure :

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

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

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Highly motivated and organized with a strong attention to detail and analytical skills to help solve problems.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercise sound business judgment.

Ability to keep up to date with policies, practices, and regulations.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and capable of dealing with deadline pressures.

Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Unity.

Satisfy mandatory training requirements regarding local, state, and federal regulations and / or Unity’s policies and procedures.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Ability to adjust to frequently changing demands.

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Registered Nurse Weekend • Green Bay, WI, US