Home Based Hospital Care-In Home RN

UW Health•Madison, WI

1d•Remote

About The Position

Join an innovative care model delivering hospital-level care in the comfort of patients’ homes as part of UW Health’s expanding Home-Based Hospital Care (HBHC) program. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide hands-on acute care in the home setting, delivering hospital-level interventions including IV medication administration, lab draws, wound care, advanced assessments, and patient education. Care for patients enrolled in the Home-Based Hospital Care program, utilizing technology such as remote patient monitoring, video visits, and mobile diagnostic services to support safe, high-quality care at home. Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary care team, including providers, program coordinators, paramedics, and support staff to ensure seamless, patient-centered care. Perform comprehensive patient assessments, evaluating physical, functional, psychosocial, and cognitive status while monitoring response to treatment in the home environment. Support safe transitions of care, identifying post-acute needs and coordinating referrals, services, and equipment in collaboration with the HBHC team. Bring inpatient-level nursing expertise to an innovative care model, with preferred candidates having prior acute care or hospital-based nursing experience.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Required
Current CPR/BLS Certification Required
Current motor vehicle liability insurance in accordance with the UW Health “Motor Vehicle Policy” (Policy 1.17) and (1) A valid Wisconsin driver’s license and (2) Successfully passing a driver’s background check and (3) Two years of driving experience Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Experience in care coordination, triage, or nursing leadership Preferred
Experience in program development Preferred
Experience in teaching self-care skills to patients and families Preferred
Recent, relevant home health experience Preferred
Experience using EPIC and virtual health platforms Preferred
Experience with IV therapy and knowledge of venous-access devices and ambulatory pumps Preferred
Relevant certification Preferred

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on acute care in the home setting, delivering hospital-level interventions including IV medication administration, lab draws, wound care, advanced assessments, and patient education.
Care for patients enrolled in the Home-Based Hospital Care program, utilizing technology such as remote patient monitoring, video visits, and mobile diagnostic services to support safe, high-quality care at home.
Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary care team, including providers, program coordinators, paramedics, and support staff to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, evaluating physical, functional, psychosocial, and cognitive status while monitoring response to treatment in the home environment.
Support safe transitions of care, identifying post-acute needs and coordinating referrals, services, and equipment in collaboration with the HBHC team.

Benefits

health and dental insurance
paid time off
retirement plans
two-week paid parental leave
adoption assistance
Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher)
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.