RN – Home Based Hospital Care – Program Coordinator

UW Health•Madison, WI

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Come coordinate care for Home-Based Hospital Care (HBHC) patients, serving as the central point of contact through virtual visits and phone communication to ensure seamless, hospital-level care in the home. We are seeking a Registered Nurse to: Partner closely with the rounding provider, equipment coordinator, admission RN, and in-home RNs/paramedics within a care team model to support daily care planning, patient monitoring, and safe transitions of care. Conduct virtual medication administration visits and ongoing virtual patient check-ins, providing clinical oversight and addressing changes in condition in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and manage post-acute referrals, discharge services, and equipment coordination to support safe discharge and continuity of care. Maintain thorough and timely documentation in the electronic medical record while monitoring patient progress and ensuring individualized care needs are met throughout the HBHC episode. This is a hybrid position combining onsite and remote work; infrequent travel to University Hospital or East Madison Hospital may be required to support patient enrollment. At UW Health, you will have: An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
2 years relevant acute care or home health nursing experience Required
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

Nice To Haves

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

Partner closely with the rounding provider, equipment coordinator, admission RN, and in-home RNs/paramedics within a care team model to support daily care planning, patient monitoring, and safe transitions of care.
Conduct virtual medication administration visits and ongoing virtual patient check-ins, providing clinical oversight and addressing changes in condition in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and manage post-acute referrals, discharge services, and equipment coordination to support safe discharge and continuity of care.
Maintain thorough and timely documentation in the electronic medical record while monitoring patient progress and ensuring individualized care needs are met throughout the HBHC episode.
This is a hybrid position combining onsite and remote work; infrequent travel to University Hospital or East Madison Hospital may be required to support patient enrollment.

Benefits

health and dental insurance
paid time off
retirement plans
two-week paid parental leave
adoption assistance
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.