Hospice RN Resource - PM Shift (East Madison Area)

Location: East Madison, WI | 0.7 FTE (28 hours/week) | PM Shift | Weekdays 4:00 pm - 12:30 am | Includes on-call rotation (1 NOC shift/month), every other weekend, and holiday rotations (3/year). Sign-on bonus: $10,000.

About the role

The Registered Nurse Alt Shift (RN Alt Shift) provides patient and family-centered care through nursing assessments, case management, and coverage for care groups across homecare teams as needed (vacancies, FMLA, high census). This role ensures care aligns with Agrace’s philosophy, goals, standards, regulations, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Patient and Family Assessments
  • Assess physical, pain, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, environmental, and educational needs per the plan of care (POC).
  • Collect and document data from patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Identify, interpret, and report significant changes or incidents (e.g., abuse, suicidal intent, harmful coping mechanisms).
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and primary care provider to determine hospice eligibility.
• Patient Visits
  • Respond to patient/family needs or changes in condition requiring acute intervention.
  • Provide interventions, treatments, and pain management; evaluate effectiveness and adjust as needed.
  • Educate patients and families on pain/symptom management, end-of-life care, and evaluate education outcomes.
• Plan of Care
  • Formulate, implement, and revise individualized POC in collaboration with the IDT, patient, and family.
  • Include goals, pain management, interventions, education, and discharge plans in the POC.
  • Document interventions, outcomes, and changes in the electronic health record (EHR).
  • Delegate visits to CNAs/LPNs and oversee their work.
• Miscellaneous
  • Participate in meetings to plan/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 reliable vehicle.
• Basic Microsoft Office and intermediate electronic health record skills.
• Ability to use proper body mechanics, safe patient handling, and standard precautions.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with mileage reimbursement.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (for employees at 0.7 FTE or higher).
• Retirement plans with employer matching.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday paid time off.
• Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and career development.

About Agrace

For over 45 years, Agrace has been a leader in hospice and palliative care, serving southern Wisconsin. As the largest hospice provider in the state, Agrace supports patients, families, and communities through aging, serious illness, and grief. We foster a culture of belonging, celebrating diversity and ensuring equitable, respectful care for all.