Talent Pool - Field Registered Nurse - (Milwaukee, WI / Field-Based)

FreedomCare•Milwaukee, WI

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

FreedomCare is a healthcare company dedicated to revolutionizing the home care industry since 2016. They support patients by ensuring they have the power to choose a caregiver who will care for them in the comfort of their own homes. Their mission spans coast to coast, supporting patients across the U.S., driven by values of service, empathy, availability, ownership, integrity, and a positive approach. FreedomCare is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) for their team in Wisconsin. This is a hybrid role that requires fieldwork to visit patients’ homes in Milwaukee, WI, and surrounding areas, with the possibility of occasional commuting to their Milwaukee, WI office. The position offers a payrate between $31 and $42 hourly, with part-time hours of 9-1 or 10-2 Monday through Friday (a maximum of 20 hours per week). The Personal Care Services and Structured Family Caregiving programs aim to provide necessary care while fostering and emphasizing the patient’s independence in a home environment, offering a range of care options as needs evolve. These services are designed to provide alternatives to long-term care for people who meet nursing facility-level care needs, while preserving the dignity, self-respect, and privacy of the patient. The Registered Nurse will be a vital part of administering and ensuring the efficient delivery of services, providing oversight of the Personal Care Attendants (PCA), and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. FreedomCare is seeking an individual with a nursing background with elders or adults with disabilities.

Requirements

Valid and active RN License from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing
2 years of recent work experience in direct care of elders or adults with disabilities
Previous experience in a management role
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Organizational and multitasking skills
Comfortable wearing multiple hats; helping where needed
Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
Self-motivated
Able to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all contractual guidelines and federal and state regulations governing Medicaid and the Personal Care Services program
Ensure efficient day-to-day PCA operations by analyzing, monitoring, and optimizing workflows, processes, and procedures. Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance productivity
Providing oversight to PCS /SFC caregivers in conjunction with the Care Manager
Conducting initial home visits to define the PCA’s tasks and develop activity plans
Performing regular evaluations every 60 days to monitor the PCA’s performance, consumer satisfaction, and adherence to the activity plan
Respects client and employee rights and privacy, ensures the security of protected information, practices in an ethical manner and is compliant to the agency’s compliance program and privacy policy
Build a positive work environment and culture consistent with FreedomCare core values: Here for You, Be Positive, Own It, Do the Right Thing