Float Registered Nurse - Meng Residence
At Unity, we are dedicated to honoring life by bringing peace of mind and comfort when it matters most. With over 46 years of compassionate care, we take pride in the supportive and collaborative environment we provide for our team members. By joining Unity, you will become part of a dedicated team of professionals who share our core values of Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Compassion, and Accountability. Together, we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
The Float Registered Nurse will provide care at Unity’s 12-bed Meng Residence and cross-train to care for patients in the community as needed. The Residence Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the overall care of the patients and families. 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 Registered Nurse in the community 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: 32 hours per week - mix of days and nights, minimum every 3rd weekend, 3-4 holidays per year.
** This person will need to be flexible and not have limitations with being able to work different scheduled hours. **
Key Job Duties:
1. Provide clinical and supporting case management based on patient’s diagnosis and end-of-life symptoms
2. Complete initial, comprehensive and updated assessments of patient and family needs
3. Develop, implement and review care plans for patient and family. Update care plan as the needs of the patient and family change
4. Prepare for and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as scheduled
5. Communicate with all interdisciplinary team members
6. Report appropriate findings and communicate significant changes to attending physician and process physician/NP orders
7. Manage individual patient medication and Residence contingency medications
8. Administer and titrate medication according to physician/nurse practitioner orders
9. Delegate nursing duties to LPN and supervise care provided by CNA
10. Prioritize daily work and make adjustments while taking into account the needs of patients, Unity and other staff
11. Complete new patient admissions as needed
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 provides all newly hired nurses, regardless of prior experience, with a thorough orientation that includes at least 10 weeks with a dedicated preceptor and a 9-month curriculum focused on building 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.
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.