Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health & Hospice

Commonheart, Inc•Milwaukee, WI

18h•$40 - $47•Remote

About The Position

Commonheart is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their growing Home Health and Hospice team. This role involves identifying, providing for, and accepting responsibility for patients' total nursing needs, including assessment, medication management, documentation, supervision of other nursing personnel, and care management. The position emphasizes building genuine one-on-one connections with patients and making a tangible difference in their lives. Commonheart fosters a supportive, appreciative, and inspiring work environment with hands-on leadership invested in employee growth.

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.
Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical, Home Health, Hospice or Long-Term care nursing preferred.
Certified in Gerontology, or Wound Care preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Advocate for patient choice.
Participate in developing and revising written patient care policies and procedures.
Actively participate in the home health’s quality assurance and performance improvement program.
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 sponsored in-service training, and continuing education opportunities.
Complete all documentation in time frame determined by policy, including ongoing observation and assessment of patient and 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 and family calls in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.