Description:
Work Schedule:
60% FTE, day/evening, 12-hour shifts, every other weekend rotation plus required on-call responsibilities during the off-hours (evenings/nights) with a one-hour response time to travel to patient's home. Scheduled holiday rotation. This position is eligible for shift and weekend differentials and mileage reimbursement. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will travel and work primarily in patient's homes located within a 30-mile radius of University Hospital; your assigned work location will be 301 S. Westfield Rd., Madison, WI.
Pay:
Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked.
Be part of something remarkable
Join an innovative care model delivering hospital-level care in the comfort of patients' homes as part of UW Health's expanding Home-Based Hospital Care (HBHC) program.
We are seeking a
Registered Nurse (RN) to:
- Provide hands-on acute care in the home setting, delivering hospital-level interventions including IV medication administration, lab draws, wound care, advanced assessments, and patient education.
- Care for patients enrolled in the Home-Based Hospital Care program, utilizing technology such as remote patient monitoring, video visits, and mobile diagnostic services to support safe, high-quality care at home.
- Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary care team, including providers, program coordinators, paramedics, and support staff to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, evaluating physical, functional, psychosocial, and cognitive status while monitoring response to treatment in the home environment.
- Support safe transitions of care, identifying post-acute needs and coordinating referrals, services, and equipment in collaboration with the HBHC team.
- Bring inpatient-level nursing expertise to an innovative care model, with preferred candidates having prior acute care or hospital-based nursing experience.
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).
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- 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.
- 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.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Work Experience
- 2 years relevant acute care or home health nursing experience Required
- Experience in care coordination, triage, or nursing leadership Preferred
- Experience in program development Preferred
- 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
- Experience with IV therapy and 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 Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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