Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Commonheart Home Health and Hospice

$84K — $97K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Registered Nurse in Wisconsin
  • Minimum of 2 years in Medical Surgical, Home Health, Hospice or Long-Term care nursing
  • Sensitivity to older adults needs
  • Preferred certifications in Gerontology, Medical Coding, Wound Care, or Hospice and Palliative Nurse
  • Commitment to quality outcomes and service

Responsibilities

  • Identify and meet the total nursing needs of patients
  • Promote effective communication with patients and team members
  • Participate in planning and coordinating patient care
  • Educate and counsel patients and families based on care plans
  • Document patient care activities in accordance with policies
  • Lead and supervise other nursing staff
  • Respond to patient and family inquiries in a timely manner

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Health Insurance for full-time employees
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401K with Employer Matching
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Disability and various Indemnity Insurances
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company Car with all expenses paid
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

About the role

A Wisconsin licensed Registered Nurse who is employed to identify, provide for and accept responsibility for the fulfillment of patient's total nursing needs. This includes all nurse practice acts such as assessment, medication management, documentation, supervision of other nursing personnel and performing as the care manager.

Essential Job Functions
  • Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals.
  • Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
  • Responsible for on-call services, as assigned.
  • Participate as part of the core team providing care and services and be designated to coordinate the implementation of the plan of care.
  • Actively participate in coordination of all aspects of patient's care in accordance with current professional standards and practice.
  • Provide education and counseling to the patient and, as needed, to the patient's family, consistent with the plan of care.
  • Actively participate in Home Health & Hospice sponsored in-service training, and continuing education opportunities.
  • Complete all documentation in time frame determined by policy, including ongoing observation and assessment of patient / family needs.
  • Lead, guide, and direct others in the provision of quality care.
  • Practice infection control mitigation at all times.
  • Maintain honest, open, and professional communication with others including promoting the essence of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Respond by phone to patient / family calls in a timely manner.
  • Performs other duties, as assigned.


Requirements

  • Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
  • Ability to relate well to all individuals.
  • Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to adapt to change.

Experience & Training
  • Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin.
  • At least 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical, Home Health, Hospice, or Long-Term care nursing preferred.
  • Must be sensitive to the need of older adults.
  • Certified in Gerontology, Medical Coding, Wound Care (WCC), Hospice and Palliative Nurse preferred.

Schedule
  • Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  • 0.8 FTE (32 hours a week), 1.0 FTE (40 hours a week)

On-Call Requirements
  • This role includes on call coverage.
  • Up to 1 shift per week, Monday - Thursday 4pm to 8 AM
  • Up to every 4th weekend, Friday 4 PM to Monday 8 AM


Pay

$40.43 to $47.04 per hour, based on experience (Higher pay may be considered depending on qualifications and experience)

Benefits
  • PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • Health Insurance (full-time employees only)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Retirement Benefits (401K) with Employer Matching
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Health Screening Benefit
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Discount
  • Referral Program
  • Company Car (all expenses paid, including gas and maintenance)

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