Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

Commonheart; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Commonheart is seeking a Wisconsin-licensed Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive home health and hospice nursing. You’ll assess, plan, implement, and coordinate care, advocate for patient choice, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient goals during a travel-enabled schedule.

Responsibilities include on-call coverage, documentation, patient and family education, and adherence to quality improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin RN license
• Minimum 2 years in Medical-Surgical, Home Health, Hospice, or Long-Term Care nursing preferred
• Certification in Gerontology or Wound Care preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain and actively promote effective communication with patients, families, and team members.
• Coordinate care and participate in implementing plan of care.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families.
• Participate in on-call services as assigned.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Decision making

Adaptability

Education

Wisconsin RN license

Job description

Description

Why Commonheart?

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 Registered 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 as assessment, medication management, documentation, supervision of other nursing personnel and performing as the care manager.

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.
• Responsible for on-call services, as assigned.
• Participate as part of the core team providing care and services and be designated to coordinate the implementation of the plan of care
• Participate as part of the core team providing care and services and be designated to coordinate the implementation of the plan of care.
• Actively participate in coordination of all aspects of patient's care in accordance with current professional standards and practice.
• Advocate for patient choice.
• Participate in developing and revising written patient care policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in home health's quality assurance and performance improvement program.
• Provide education and counseling to the patient and, as needed, to the patient's family, consistent with the plan of care.
• Actively participate in home health sponsored in-service training, and continuing education opportunities.
• Complete all documentation in time frame determined by policy, including ongoing observation and assessment of patient and family needs.
• Lead, guide, and direct others in the provision of quality care.
• Practice infection control mitigation at all times.
• Maintain honest, open, and professional communication with others including promoting the essence of the interdisciplinary team.
• Respond by phone to patient and family calls in a timely manner.
• Perform 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 & Training

• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin.
• At least 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical, Home Health, Hospice or Long-Term care nursing preferred.
• Certified in Gerontology, or Wound Care preferred.

Home Health Schedule

• Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• 0.6 FTE (24 hours a week), 0.8 FTE (32 hours a week), or 1.0 FTE (40 hours a week)
• Rotating on-calls

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

• $40.43 to $47.04 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.