RN Hospice Case Manager

Location: Milwaukee North Market (Washington Ozaukee Dodge Waukesha Milwaukee Counties)
Schedule: Every Saturday & Sunday 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
Type: Contract 24 hours/week No Caseload

This role is all about stepping in when patients and families need support the most. The Weekend Hospice RN provides after-hours hospice visits end-of-life care PRN symptom management and death visits throughout the Milwaukee North region. Unlike traditional case-manager roles this position does not carry a caseloadyou focus strictly on same-day needs delivering compassion guidance and clinical expertise wherever its needed.

• Provide in-home hospice nursing care including symptom management comfort measures and end-of-life support.

• Respond to same-day PRN requests such as pain crises increased symptoms respiratory distress or urgent family concerns.

• Perform daily scheduled visits for patients nearing end of life.

• Complete death pronouncement visits per state/facility guidelines.

• Assess patient conditions update care plans and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary hospice team.

• Provide emotional support education and reassurance to patients and families during critical moments.

• Coordinate care updates with on-call leadership hospice team members and medical directors as needed.

• Document all patient encounters accurately and promptly in accordance with agency standards.

• Communicate clearly with families about the patients condition expected changes and comfort-focused interventions.

• Follow hospice regulatory standards Facilitys policies and state nursing requirements.

• Maintain accurate compliant and timely charting of all patient interactions.

• Ensure safe care delivery during home visits including assessing the environment for risks.

• Current RN license (State of Wisconsin or compact).

• Minimum 1 year of hospice palliative care or home health experience strongly preferred.

• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation to travel within the Milwaukee North Market.

• Strong assessment skills and the ability to work independently in the field.

• Compassionate communication style with patients and families facing end-of-life situations.

• If a holiday falls on a weekend it is part of the schedule.

• No on-call requirements beyond the 8a8p weekend shift.

• No floating and no case-management load100% visit-based role.