Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Hospice Admission Nurse (RN)
Location: La Crosse WI
FTE: 0.9 (72 hours per two weeks)
Shift: 9-hour shifts (4/week)
Holiday: Rotating every 3rd holiday
Join Our Dedicated Hospice Team
At Emplify Health by Gundersen hospice care is about compassion dignity and support for patients and their loved ones during lifes most meaningful moments. We are seeking a Hospice Admission Nurse (RN) to welcome patients and families into our hospice program and ensure a smooth supportive transition to care.
Hospice services are available within a 50-mile radius of La Crosse and as an Admission Nurse you will be the first point of contact guiding patients and caregivers through the admission process with empathy and expertise.
Why This Role Matters
First Impressions Count: Youll set the tone for compassionate care from the very beginning.
Patient-Centered Care: Youll have the time and resources to truly connect with patients and families.
Comprehensive Support: Help patients and families understand hospice services and what to expect.
Collaborative Team: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless transitions.
What You Will Do
Complete hospice admissions assist with patient visits and provide education/program information for potential Hospice patients
Provide education and support to patients and caregivers during end-of-life transitions
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including nurses social workers chaplains bereavement coordinators and hospice aides
Work primarily daytime hours and rotating holidays
What You Need
Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum of 1 year RN experience
RN licensure to practice in Wisconsin upon hire
RN licensure to practice in Minnesota within 3 months of hire
What You Will Get
Gundersens generous compensation and benefits package including a top-rated retirement plan
Growth opportunities and access to Gundersens Career Development Center
A rewarding role where you make a difference from the very first interaction
Ready to join us
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter.
Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwests most respected healthcare systems Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors we are now partners united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit patient-centered healthcare network we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota and Michigans Upper Peninsula. With over 4500 dedicated nurses and providers we are committed to delivering primary specialty and emergency care along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position please contact or call .
We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values belonging respect excellence accountability teamwork and humility our pillars set our foundation and our future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
IC
Gundersen Health System Hospitals & Clinics delivers world-class primary and specialized healthcare in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa.