Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Commonheart Home Health and Hospice

$80K — $93K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license
  • 2+ years in Medical Surgical, Home Health, Hospice, or Long-Term care nursing
  • Sensitivity towards older adult patients
  • Preferred certifications: Gerontology, Medical Coding, Wound Care (WCC), Hospice and Palliative Nurse
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

  • Promote effective communication with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team
  • Coordinate implementation of patient care plans
  • Participate actively in all aspects of patient care
  • Educate and counsel patients and families regarding care plans
  • Complete documentation in accordance with policy
  • Lead and supervise other nursing personnel
  • Maintain infection control practices at all times

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Health Insurance (for full-time employees)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401K with Employer Matching
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Health Screening Benefit
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Discounts and Referral Program
  • Company Car provided for travel within a one-hour radius
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

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 - Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  • 0.6 FTE (24 hours a week), 0.8 FTE (32 hours a week)or 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

$38.50 to $44.80 per hour (Higher pay may be considered depending on qualifications and experience)

Location

Hit the road without the extra costs-this role includes travel within a one-hour radius, and a company car is provided for employees working 0.6 FTE or more.

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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