What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Home Based Hospital Care position at UW Health?
Description:
Work Schedule:
Join the HBHC team beginning April or June 2025. 60% 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.
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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:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
- A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- 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 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
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
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