REGISTERED NURSE or LPN - HOME HEALTH - Merrill/Medford, WI

Aspirus, Inc; Merrill (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspirus, Inc is seeking a compassionate and skilled Home Health Registered Nurse or LPN to join their team in Merrill, WI. This role involves providing quality home health and hospice care to patients of all ages. Applicants must hold a valid Wisconsin or Michigan nursing license and have experience in independent nursing practice. Full-time or part-time hours available with a generous benefits package including PTO and a retirement plan.

Benefits

Full benefits packages for part-time and full-time status

PTO accrual from day one

Generous retirement plan

Wellness program for employees and their families

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient care standards and practices normally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree or associate degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Evidence of independent nursing practice in delivering nursing care.
• Possesses an active Wisconsin or Michigan RN nursing license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and safe delivery of home health/hospice care services.
• Coordinate’s provision of home health and hospice services to assigned clients.
• Provide documentation of care consistent with applicable regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of patient care standards and practices

Independence in nursing practice

Knowledge of home health and hospice

Education

Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus At Homein Merrill, WI is seeking aHOME HEALTHREGISTERED NURSE or LPNto join our field team! This position will primarily cover the Merrill/Medford area.

Willing to hire either RN or LPN

The Registered Nurse ensures quality and safe delivery of home health/hospice care services to patients of all ages. Coordinate’s provision of home health and hospice services that reflect the agency’s philosophy and standards of home health/hospice and nursing care of assigned clients including Assisted Living and CBRF’s. Ensures quality and safe delivery of nursing care services. Provides documentation of care consistent with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and accreditation standards.

HOURS: FullTime or .8 FTE, 64 hours every pay period. Day hours.

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient care standards and practices normally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree or associate degree from an accredited school of nursing with current Wisconsin and/or Michigan nursing license.
• Evidence of independent nursing practice in delivering nursing care necessary, with experience in home health care or public health nursing beneficial.
• Evidence of knowledge home health and/or hospice preferred.
• Possesses an active Wisconsin RN nursing license.
• Possesses an active Michigan RN nursing license or obtained within 90 days of hire – (Rhinelander Home Health only)
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, manikin, and knowledge testing. An acceptable CPR training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).
• Possesses a valid WI or MI Driver’s License required.
• Possesses automobile liability insurance with minimum $100,000/$300,000 coverage required, or $300,000 combined single-limit liability.
• Has an acceptable driving record.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus at Home is a part of the Aspirus health system and is a nonprofit, Medicare-certified home health agency that serves 14 north central Wisconsin counties. We offer services in north central Wisconsin and parts of the UP. Aspirus at Home helps to bridge the gap between the more intensive levels of care received in a hospital, nursing or rehabilitation facility and in client's home. For 60 years we have provided caring support to help people live in their own home as long as possible.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Healthis a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials:
Essential:
* CPR or BLS
* Drivers Licenses
* REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE
* AUTO INSURANCE