Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice or Home Health

Interim HealthCare - Great Lakes Health Partners•Fitchburg, WI

5d•$80,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

Ready for a nursing role that gives you more autonomy, meaningful one-on-one patient care, and a schedule that supports your life outside of work? At Interim HealthCare, you can rediscover what you love about nursing—while earning competitive pay and working in a role that fits your goals. Interim HealthCare, the nation’s first home care company, is seeking compassionate, skilled Registered Nurses to join our Madison-area team. Turn your passion for Home Health or Hospice into your next career move. As a Home Health Registered Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do: Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases—often after discharge from a hospital, rehab or nursing facility Work with a team of physicians and oversee LPNs, CNAs and aides providing patient care Examine patients, do assessments, document progress and report changes to their physician Educate patients on their plan of care, prescribed medication, therapy, diet and exercise Coach family members on the patient’s plan of care, medication and home safety Ensure goals are met and coordinate discharge from services As a Hospice Registered Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do: Provide home-based care to patients with six months or less to live, focused on quality of life Work as part of an interdisciplinary team comprised of a physician, LPN, CNA, HHA, social worker, chaplain and volunteers to carry out the patient’s plan of care Perform patient assessments, check vitals, evaluate breathing, monitor pain, administer prescribed medication and treatments Ensure accessibility of medical equipment, prescribed oxygen, medication and other supplies Educate family on the patient’s prognosis, changes in care plan, medication and hospice goals Take a holistic approach to care that engages the patient’s mind, body, spirit and family

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program and active RN license in Wisconsin
Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, ideally in home healthcare or hospice
CPR certification
Valid driver's license and auto insurance
Knowledge of state and federal home health or hospice regulations
Clinical proficiency in nursing specialty, strong communication skills and compassion

Responsibilities

Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases—often after discharge from a hospital, rehab or nursing facility
Work with a team of physicians and oversee LPNs, CNAs and aides providing patient care
Examine patients, do assessments, document progress and report changes to their physician
Educate patients on their plan of care, prescribed medication, therapy, diet and exercise
Coach family members on the patient’s plan of care, medication and home safety
Ensure goals are met and coordinate discharge from services
Provide home-based care to patients with six months or less to live, focused on quality of life
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team comprised of a physician, LPN, CNA, HHA, social worker, chaplain and volunteers to carry out the patient’s plan of care
Perform patient assessments, check vitals, evaluate breathing, monitor pain, administer prescribed medication and treatments
Ensure accessibility of medical equipment, prescribed oxygen, medication and other supplies
Educate family on the patient’s prognosis, changes in care plan, medication and hospice goals
Take a holistic approach to care that engages the patient’s mind, body, spirit and family