Registered Nurse - Home Health

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse – Home Health is responsible for the provision of nursing care, and coordination of care provided by the agency team. The RN needs to have solid clinical expertise (assessment, critical thinking and clinical skills) to function independently in the home setting. Home Care and Hospice uses a Case Manager and visit nurse model. The RN utilizes the direct and extended health care team (Emergency Services, MD clinic, hospital, etc.) for safe care, and also collaborates with physician(s), patient/family, other health care providers or disciplines and applicable community resources to develop and carry out the plan of care. The RN actively participates in quality improvement activities and projects, which promote the services, and care of the organization. This position performs duties in the uncontrolled environment and dynamics of private homes and travel hazards; requiring strong critical thinking to assure safety.

SIGN ON BONUS

$5,000 Sign on Bonus with 2 year commitment.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred/Optional: Bachelors of Science in Nursing.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: One year of nursing experience in a clinical setting.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required:

• Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or Nurse Compact License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.
• Current state of Wisconsin driver’s license with acceptable record.

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.