Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
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 the fulfillment of patient’s total nursing needs. The RN will be responsible for all aspects of nurse practice acts, including assessment, medication management, documentation, supervision of other nursing personnel, and acting as the care manager. The position offers the opportunity to build genuine one-on-one connections with patients and see the difference you make firsthand. Commonheart emphasizes a positive, uplifting work environment with a supportive and invested leadership team.
Requirements
- Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin.
- 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.
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.
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
