Registered Nurse - Palliative Care Program

Role & Department

Registered Nurse that will work in the Continuous Care Services Department in Palliative Care Services

Hours & Shift

Full-time (1.0 FTE) day shift position, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Role Responsibilities

• Works in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to deliver palliative care for patients and families who are dealing with serious chronic illnesses
• Helps educate patients and families with a focus on improving symptom management as well as increasing knowledge of medical options and how they impact quality of life
• Utilizes the professional nursing process to provide individualized nursing care to patients across the lifespan
• Coordinates patient care, screenings, education, triage, and various other tasks within the RN scope of practice
• Develops and maintains care plans with patients in collaboration with the patient’s care team
• Accurately documents all nursing care and related services in the patient health record
• Provides for safe patient transitions and handoffs through effective communication with patients, family and care providers
• Manages and prioritizes multiple assignments and tasks while setting priorities and adapting to changing conditions
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and logically both verbally and in writing
• Maintains confidentiality and builds trusting relationships with patients and colleagues

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• Current and valid Registered Nurse License from the State of Wisconsin
• Certified Basic Life Support (BLS)
• One to two years of experience in a clinic or hospital setting
• Palliative Care experience preferred
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing
• Chronic Care Management and Hospice background also preferred
• Prior experience using the EPIC medical record system is preferred but not required
• Prior experience with the Microsoft Office Suite software programs is beneficial

Employee Benefits

Comprehensive benefits packages available for both part and full-time employees! Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits begin to accrue on day one! Retirement Plan with matching dollars available! Two wellness center facilities that employees are eligible to use free of charge & a minimal fee for spouses! Many Employer Sponsored Events held throughout the year to celebrate our employees!

Why Upland Hills Health

Upland Hills Health (UHH) consistently ranks as a very high performing health care institution in Southwestern Wisconsin. Located just 40 minutes from Madison, WI and as well from Dubuque, IA, the area is surrounded by wonderful communities and beautiful scenery. For over 100 years, Upland Hills Health has been dedicated to the promise of offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our community-minded staff emphasizes providing quality, comprehensive healthcare while offering a comfortable, neighborly welcome to everyone who walks through our doors. Here, neighbors care for neighbors!