Registered Nurse- Hospice

About the Role

Beloit Health System at Beloit Regional Hospice is seeking a compassionate and skilled Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional end‑of‑life care to patients and support to their families. As a member of the Beloit Regional Hospice team, you will ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients facing life‑limiting illnesses while working closely with the interdisciplinary team and primary care physicians.

Responsibilities

• Assess and admit patients, develop the initial interdisciplinary plan of care, and complete required paperwork in accordance with hospice policies.
• Provide assessment and care of patients and families consistent with federal and state regulations, hospice standards of practice, and Beloit Health System policies.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, to meet patient and family needs.
• Attend to physical, social, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the patient/family experience, either directly or by consulting with team members.
• Document patient/family needs, goals, and interventions accurately in the medical record.
• Document all patient encounters prior to the end of shift to ensure continuity of care.
• Instruct and educate primary caregivers, family members, volunteers, and employed caregivers on required care practices.
• Communicate in a positive, responsive, and cooperative manner with patients, families, team members, and others as a representative of Beloit Regional Hospice.
• Anticipate and meet patient and family needs.
• Participate in agency in‑services and community education opportunities as requested.
• Assist with the on‑call schedule as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
• Current RN license in Wisconsin or Illinois, with the ability to obtain a RN license in the opposite state.
• Must apply within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction.
• Maintain current knowledge of state and federal hospice regulations and the RN Scope of Practice for Wisconsin and Illinois.
• Maintain ethical conduct and keep confidential personal and medical information about patients.

Schedule

Shift: Varied. Schedule: Varied/Per Diem. Hours per week: Varied/Per Diem.

Benefits

Benefits Status: Not Eligible.