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Hospice RN - Oshkosh & surrounding territory

Advocate Health · Green Bay, WI · $35.50–$53.25 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you supported a family through a death in the home. What did you do and say?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay steady and present during the hardest moment a family will face.

Tell me about a time you had to make a clinical decision alone, without another nurse to check with.

What they are checking: Comfort with independent practice, which is the core of working nights alone in the field.

What do you do to keep yourself well when you are with dying patients and grieving families every shift?

What they are checking: Self-awareness about compassion fatigue, which predicts whether a hospice nurse lasts in the role.

What would you do

This shift runs 4 p.m. to midnight on the after-hours team. Walk me through how you triage a call from a caregiver who says their mom is restless and breathing differently.

What they are checking: Whether they can sort a symptom report over the phone into teach, adjust meds, or drive out now.

A patient on comfort care has breakthrough pain at 11 p.m. and the standing hospice protocol has already been used. What do you do next?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to escalate to the on-call physician and act within scope instead of improvising.

Our territory covers Oshkosh, Green Bay, Sheboygan, Manitowoc and everything in between. How do you handle two urgent calls at once when the homes are an hour apart?

What they are checking: Prioritizing by acuity across long distances and using phone support to bridge the gap until arrival.

A caregiver tells you they want to stop a medication the patient has been on for years. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Respect for a family's right to question or refuse treatment while still giving clear, honest information.

Driving alone at night into homes you have never visited, how do you keep yourself safe?

What they are checking: Whether they think realistically about personal safety in home visits without becoming fearful or avoidant.

About the work

How do you decide whether a phone call can be handled with education or needs an in-person visit?

What they are checking: Their judgment about when a visit truly changes the outcome versus when reassurance and guidance are enough.

Tell me how you manage terminal secretions, and how you explain them to a family who is frightened by the sound.

What they are checking: Both the clinical management and the ability to calm a family by explaining what is normal at end of life.

How do you manage agitation or terminal restlessness, and what do you rule out first?

What they are checking: Whether they look for reversible causes like urinary retention or pain before reaching for sedation.

How do you hand off what happened overnight so the day team and the case manager know what changed?

What they are checking: Clear documentation and communication so the next nurse is not walking into a surprise.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 34141 WI Hospice Divisional - Nursing: SCT (Supportive Care Team) Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday-Friday 1600-0000 2 holiday per year, excluding holidays that fall on Sat/Sun. Territory includes but not limited to: Oshkosh, Green Bay, Sheboygan, Manitowoc and in between. Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 Major Responsibilities • Incorporate responsibility, accountability, critical thinking, and sound clinical decision-making into daily nursing practice. • Provide comprehensive nursing assessment, triage, and intervention for hospice patients during after-hours shifts. • Respond to patient and caregiver calls to assess symptoms, provide education, and determine appropriate interventions consistent with hospice goals of care. • Conduct in-person visits as clinically indicated to manage acute symptom changes, provide crisis support, and ensure patient comfort and safety. • Manage complex end-of-life symptoms, including pain, dyspnea, agitation, anxiety, nausea, and terminal secretions. • Initiate and carry out physician orders and standing hospice protocols within scope of practice. • Provide emotional support, anticipatory guidance, and education to patients and caregivers, including support for decisions to question, refuse, or terminate treatment. • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to communicate changes in patient condition and coordinate care. • Document all patient encounters, assessments, interventions, and communications accurately and timely in the electronic medical record, including clear handoff communication to ensure continuity of care. • Adhere to hospice policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and professional nursing standards, including participation in required education, quality improvement, and safety initiatives. Education • Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program Certification / Registration / License • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice • Valid driver’s license • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – American Heart Association Work Experience • Typically one (1) year of nursing experience in any clinical setting Knowledge / Skills / Abilities • Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care principles • Ability to manage urgent and complex clinical situations independently • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including calm and compassionate guidance during crisis situations • Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment • Proficiency with electronic medical records, computers, and telephone systems Physical Requirements and Working Conditions • Ability to travel to patient homes and community care settings as required • Ability to work in a variety of home and community environments • Capacity to promptly address patient needs in a fast-paced environment • Work involves walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling • Must be able to lift and support up to 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies Preferred Job Requirements Education • Not specified Experience • One (1) year of Hospice RN experience • Experience in hospice, palliative care, oncology, ICU, emergency department, or home health • Experience providing autonomous nursing care in home or community-based settings Knowledge / Skills / Abilities • Strong assessment, critical thinking, and independent clinical decision-making skills • Advanced communication skills for patient and caregiver education and support All responsibilities and requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this role. Employees are required to follow all job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as assigned by leadership. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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