Hospice Nurse Practitioner in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin at SHARON S RICHARDSON HOSPICE

Provide direct clinical care including assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care.Complete hospice face-to-face visits and eligibility evaluations.Provide care in the IPU and in patient homes.Conduct routine IPU rounding including symptom management and documentation.Prescribe medications and order treatments within scope of practice.Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams for coordinated care.Educate patients, families, and staff on hospice care.Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to agency policies.

Current Wisconsin Nurse Practitioner license and master’s degree in nursing.Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse populationsDemonstrates professionalism, tact, and sound decision-making in all interactionsClinical expertise in medications, sterile techniques, and safety practices (PPE)Effective leader and educator with strong collaboration and independent work capabilitiesProficient in computer use and clinical documentationSelf-directed, adaptable, and able to manage stress and emergency situationsMeets driving requirements, including valid license, reliable transportation, and insurance

Full-time salaried position working Monday – Friday from approximately 8am-4:30pm.On-call coverage is required of at least one weekday per week from 4:30 PM to 7:00 AM and one weekend per month from 4:30 PM Friday to 7:00 AM Monday.SSRCH territory includes Manitowoc, Sheboygan, & Ozaukee County.

Physical Requirements: Frequent ambulation; constant bending, lifting, twisting, pushing and pulling; reposition patients, lift minimum of 30 pounds unassisted; bilateral manual dexterity; climb up and down stairs; Job may include sitting, standing, bending, stretching, stooping, walking, lifting 20 – 50lbs and repetitive hand motion associated with keyboarding; drive to and from patient homes; able to sit for extended periods of time; manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment.Mental Requirements: Read, speak, write, and understand English; cognitive processes to interpret patient condition and apply appropriate clinical processes in complex situations; ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and work with fractions; ability to drive and locate patient homes; must function independently without supervision while working in collaboration with the IDT (Interdisciplinary Team).Working/Environmental Conditions: Fast-paced changing environment, with multiple directives from several disciplines; may at times require work in patient homes with no control over environmental conditions. Potentially unsafe and unsanitary home environments. Potential travel in inclement weather. Work assigned throughout the agencies clinical program setting.Machines, Equipment, Tools Used: Including but not limited to; automobile; telephone; smart phone; computer, laptop, or tablet; fax machine.Exposures: Anticipated exposure to blood, other body fluids or other potentially infectious materials. Exposure to communicable diseases or infections. Anticipated exposure to hazardous equipment, assorted chemicals, gases/vapors, and other pollutants.Personal Protective Equipment Required: Assorted gloves; assorted masks, protective eyewear; impervious gowns; impervious aprons; needleless systems as appropriate.