RN Hospice WO
Company: SSM Health
Location: Green Lake
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-Hospice Hope Green
Lake Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: SSM Health at Home
strives to provide the best quality care to our patients and
customers. We offer a range of services – all with one goal: to
keep our patients as safe and independent as possible at home. We
are currently seeking a Hospice RN for our Green Lake territory to
travel to patient homes and facilities to provide end of life
skilled nursing care. Our hospice team is dedicated to helping
patients achieve the best quality of life possible, managing
symptoms, pain, and anxiety, while providing emotional and
spiritual support for our patients and families. Don't miss this
opportunity to gain a fantastic clinical experience and to know you
will make a difference every day in the lives of our patients.
Fulfill your calling by joining our exceptional team of
professionals! Hours of work: 8am-8pm Saturday and Sunday with on
call rotations based on census and staffing. $8.50 weekend
differential added to base wage Job Summary: Coordinates,
facilitates and performs interdisciplinary plan of care through
assessment and evaluation of patient condition and effectiveness of
care under the direction of the attending physician by traveling to
patient homes, Community-Based Residential Facilities (CBRF),
assisted living locations, hospitals or other to meet patient and
family/caregivers, assess patient care needs, acuity in relation to
policies, procedures and regulations of home care and/or hospice
services. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge
planning needs with members of the healthcare team. May perform
point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
Collaborates, consults and communicates with physician regarding
the plan of care and changes to patient status. Provides physician
with regular updates on progress and recommends revision of plan
care, documents status and communication in adherence with
regulations. Coordinates and communicates with multi-disciplinary
team members and outside agencies as appropriate to achieve
expected outcomes for patient care and education through end of
life or discharge, ensuring accurate and complete documentation and
coordination of unique care plan. Completes admission paperwork and
verifies insurance information. Completes a comprehensive medical
assessment by entering data into the clinical computer program.
Ensures that patient assessment is completed in a timely manner.
Provides skilled nursing care within the established plan of care,
including performance of tasks such as taking vitals, performing
wound care, IV care, ostomy care, blood draws, injections, and the
physical assessment of the overall patient’s medical condition.
Documents visit notes, treatments, and care. Follows visit pattern
according to physicians orders and ensures required visits are
completed in a timely manner. Ensures all documentation is timely,
accurate and complete in adherence to regulations. Collaborates
with the patient, patient’s family and healthcare team to develop a
comprehensive plan of care based on the unique needs of the
patient. Responds to calls from patients, family members and
others, completes follow-up to address needs, issues, or concerns.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs
other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Graduate of accredited school
of nursing or education equivalency for licensing EXPERIENCE No
experience required ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Proof of motor vehicle
liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire
and upon request. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of speech to
share information through oral communication. Constant standing and
walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects
weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching
and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Frequent use of
vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less)
and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of
hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds
and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent
driving. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional
lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional bending,
stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive
foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Rare crawling and running.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work
Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)
- American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Professional
Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional
Regulation (IDFPR) And Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
And Driver License – State Issued State of Work Location: Missouri
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart
Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional
Registration And Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) And
Driver License – State Issued State of Work Location: Oklahoma
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart
Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) And
Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) And Driver License –
State Issued State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support
HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered
Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional
Services And Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) And Driver
License – State Issued Work Shift: Weekend Shift (United States of
America) Job Type: Employee Department: 1901000116 HOSPICE Green
Lake Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Benefits: SSM Health values our
exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package
to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team
members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly
adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment
Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers
eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid
base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage :
we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for
eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal
opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or
any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to
learn more.
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