Registered Nurse - Home Health/Hospice (marshfieldclinichealthsystems)

Job Description

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Job Title:

Registered Nurse - Home Health/Hospice

Cost Center:

351011118 BDHos-Home Health

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

8-hour day shifts, variable days (United States of America)

Job Description:

***May be eligible for a sign-on bonus***

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse - Home Health/Hospice is responsible for the provision of nursing care, and coordination of care provided by the agency team. The RN needs to have solid clinical expertise (assessment, critical thinking and clinical skills) to function independently in the home setting. Home Care and Hospice uses a Case Manager and visit nurse model. The RN utilizes the direct and extended health care team (Emergency Services, MD clinic, hospital, etc.) for safe care, and also collaborates with

physician(s), patient/family, other health care providers or disciplines and applicable community resources to develop and carry out the plan of care. The RN actively participates in quality improvement activities and projects, which promote the services, and care of the organization. This position performs duties in the uncontrolled environment and dynamics of private homes and travel hazards; requiring strong critical thinking to assure safety.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Preferred/Optional: Bachelors of Science in Nursing.

EXPERIENCE 

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: One year of nursing experience in a clinical setting.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position.  Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required:

• Current Registered Nurse license awarded by the applicable state or Nurse Compact License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.
• Current applicable state driver’s license with acceptable record.

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare.  Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid.  This is a condition of employment.  Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.