RN - Home Based Hospital Care

Description:

Work Schedule :

Join the HBHC team beginning April or June 2025.

80% FTE, day/evening shift.

On-call responsibilities.

Weekend and holiday rotation.

Hours are based off the operational needs of the department.

You will travel and work primarily in patient's homes, your assigned work location will be 301 S.

Westfield Rd., Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Provide hands-on acute care in the home setting for the Home-Based Hospital Care patient population requiring the use of advanced assessment, technical, teaching, and decision-making skills.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN):


* Work directly with patients and families in the comfort of their home utilizing care plans, interventions and equipment that are modeled after an acute care inpatient unit setting.


* Perform comprehensive assessments of physical, functional, psychosocial, and cognitive status of the Home-Based Hospital Care patient utilizing interview observations and physical exam techniques.


* Assess post-acute needs and ensure that appropriate referrals to other services are made.

Interdisciplinary conferencing is a key component of this role's responsibility, and thorough and timely documentation in EPIC is required.

Learn more about working in Home-Based Hospital Care .

At UW Health, you will have :


* Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.


* Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family 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.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience


* One year of relevant acute care or home health nursing experience Required


* 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


* Current IV therapy skills with knowledge of venous access devices and ambulatory pumps Preferred

Licenses & Certifications


* 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


* Current motor vehicle liability insurance in accordance with the UW Health "Motor Vehicle Policy" (Policy 1.17) and (1) A valid Wisconsin driver's license and (2) Successfully passing a driver's background check and (3) Two years of driving experience Required


* Relevant certification Preferred

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