Job Description

RN - Hospice Visit & Triage Nurse

Position Title: RN - Hospice Visit & Triage Nurse

Location: Upland Hills Health - Hospice Department - Dodgeville

Role & Department: Registered Nurse in Home Health Services Department, Hospice area.

Hours & Shift: Part?time (.8 FTE) Day shift, weekend/holiday rotation, on?call responsibilities.

Role Responsibilities

• The RN will provide comprehensive, compassionate nursing care for hospice patients in homes, assisted living, or long?term care settings.
• Assess, plan, coordinate, and deliver individualized care focused on comfort and quality of life.
• Communicate with physicians and other medical team members as appropriate.
• Respond to on?call needs of hospice patients.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team to ensure physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are met.
• Provide direction and oversight for LPNs and CNAs caring for patients.
• Assess needs of each patient assigned.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered, ensuring comfort and symptom management.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and caregivers regarding disease process, medication management and end?of?life care.
• Plan and prepare nursing care plan and follow through.
• Provide skilled nursing care to ensure comfort, respect and love.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and communications accurately and promptly in EMR.
• Advocate for patients and families, promoting dignity, comfort, and respect.
• Triage support: professional nursing support and coordination for patients during daytime hours.
• Ensure timely support, comfort, and guidance to patients and families.
• Serve as communication hub among patients, caregivers, field nurses, and providers.
• Conduct thorough phone assessments to evaluate symptoms, medications, and patient needs, coordinating appropriate follow?up.
• Manage medication refills, durable medical equipment orders, and supplies in coordination with pharmacy and vendors.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin.
• Minimum of one year of experience in home health, hospice, or palliative care (preferred).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with hospice regulations and EMR documentation.
• Driver's ability to travel long distances and enter varied home environments.
• Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate nursing care.
• Interest in professional growth, continuing education, and participation in professional organizations (preferred).

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for part?time and full?time employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues starting day one.
• Retirement plan with matching contributions.
• Two wellness center facilities available free of charge for employees and minimal fee for spouses.
• Employer?sponsored events throughout the year.

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 from Dubuque, IA, the area is surrounded by wonderful communities and beautiful scenery. For over 100 years, UHH has been dedicated to offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our community?minded staff emphasizes providing quality, comprehensive care while offering a comfortable, neighborly welcome to everyone who walks through our doors. Here, neighbors care for neighbors!

Posting date: October 31, 2025

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