Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health

Commonheart; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Referral Program

Company Car

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Commonheart in Wisconsin is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Home Health and Hospice team, delivering patient-centered care and ensuring quality nursing services.

You’ll work under the direction of a registered nurse, perform assessments, manage medications, and document care to support patient goals and outcomes. Travel within a one-hour radius is required; a company car is provided for 0.6 FTE+ positions. Schedule is Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse credentials and license in the State of Wisconsin.
• Ability to relate well to all individuals.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication with all individuals.
• Promote a positive image in the community aligned with our mission and values.
• Provide professional nursing services under RN direction in compliance with applicable laws.
• Apply knowledge to facilitate problem resolution and patient-goal achievement.
• Confer with the RN regarding changes in the Plan of Treatment.
• Perform medical treatments and report status to the RN.
• Prepare and maintain required documentation through visit notes.

Skills

Effective communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Independent judgment

Adaptability

Education

Wisconsin LPN license

Job description

Description

Make a real impact—right where it matters most. Join our growing Home Health and Hospice team and experience a career that’s as rewarding as it is meaningful.

Here, you’re not just another employee—you’re valued, supported, and empowered every day. Our leadership team is hands‑on, invested in your growth, and committed to creating a positive, uplifting work environment. You’ll have the opportunity to build genuine one‑on‑one connections with patients and see the difference you make firsthand.

Our team is expanding, but what truly sets us apart is our culture—people stay because they feel supported, appreciated, and inspired by both their colleagues and the patients they serve.

If you’re ready to be part of something special, where your work truly makes a difference, we want to hear from you.

Hear what our employees are saying about their experience with us:

Commonheart Testimonial – Lori, Home Health Registered Nurse – YouTube

Commonheart Testimonial – Kathryn, Hospice Registered Nurse

About the role

A Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse who is employed to identify, provide for and accept responsibility for the fulfillment of patient’s total nursing needs. This includes all nurse practice acts such gathering data, medication management, and documentation.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• Provide professional nursing services under the direction of a registered nurse in compliance with the state’s Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirement, applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws and regulations, and agency policy and procedure.
• Apply knowledge and skills in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice to facilitate problem resolution and achieve individualized patient goals and outcomes.
• Confer with the registered nurse regarding needed changes in the Plan of Treatment.
• Performs medical treatments and reports status to the registered nurse.
• Reports resident changes in condition promptly to the registered nurse.
• Prepare, submit and maintain documentation as required by the agency. Visit/shift notes documented on day services are rendered.
• Participates in following and updating plans of care.
• Promotes person centered care.
• Practice infection control mitigation at all times.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

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.

Experience and Training

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse credentials and license in the State of Wisconsin.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• 0.8 FTE (32 hours a week), or 1.0 FTE (40 hours a week)

Location:

Hit the road without the extra costs—this role includes travel within a one-hour radius, and a company car is provided for employees working 0.6 FTE or more.

Pay

• $28.64 to $32.14 an hour, based on experience. Higher pay may be considered depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• FREE Direct Primary Care (DPC) for employees enrolled in our health plan - no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to your provider.
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 you contribute, up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program
• Company Car (all expenses paid, including gas and maintenance)
• Mission-driven culture where you can make a meaningful difference every day

(Benefits may vary based on employment status)

Commonheart, a community partner of Illuminus, is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.