Hospice Resource RN - NOC Shift (North Madison Area)

Location: Sun Prairie/North Madison, WI area

About the role

0.5 FTE (20 hours/week) on the NOC shift, primarily weekdays from 0000–0830. Includes on-call rotation: one NOC shift per month, every other weekend, and three holidays per year. Sign-on bonus: $10,000.

Join Agrace, a nationally recognized nonprofit leader in hospice and palliative care. This role is ideal for a skilled RN who values meaningful, patient-centered care and wants to make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Patient and Family Assessments
  • Assess patients and families for physical, pain, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, environmental, and educational needs as outlined in the plan of care (POC).
  • Collect and document data from patients, families, interdisciplinary team members, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Identify, interpret, and document assessment findings, including significant changes in condition or unusual incidents (e.g., abuse/neglect, suicidal intent, harmful coping mechanisms).
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and primary care provider to create a Hospice Evaluation Summary (HES) for eligibility determination.
• Patient Visits
  • Respond to patient and family needs, including changes in condition or requests for acute intervention.
  • Provide interventions, treatments, and pain management tailored to patient and family needs.
  • Evaluate and adjust pain management or other interventions for effectiveness.
  • Educate patients and families on pain/symptom management, end-of-life care, and related topics, adjusting education as needed.
• Plan of Care
  • Formulate, implement, and revise individualized POCs in collaboration with the IDT, patient, and family, including goals, pain management, interventions, education, and discharge plans.
  • Develop achievable outcome measures and establish care priorities.
  • Document interventions, outcomes, and changes in patient condition in the electronic health record (EHR).
  • Delegate visits to appropriate disciplines and manage visit schedules.
  • Oversee the work of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).
• Miscellaneous
  • Participate in meetings to plan and evaluate patient/family services.
  • Precept new staff and students.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nursing License in the state of employment.
• One year of nursing experience (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Intermediate electronic health records (EHR) skills.
• Ability to use proper body mechanics, safe patient handling, and standard precautions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with mileage reimbursement.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees working 28+ hours per week (0.7 FTE or more).
• Retirement plans with employer matching.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and career development.

About Agrace

For over 45 years, Agrace has been an innovator and leader in hospice and palliative care, as well as educating others about death, dying, and grief. As the largest hospice provider in Wisconsin, Agrace serves people across southern Wisconsin who are aging, seriously ill, or grieving. Agrace fosters a culture of belonging that celebrates diversity and leads to meaningful, empathetic connections, ensuring every staff member is treated fairly and every patient receives respectful, individualized care.