Staff - registered nurse (rn) - home health - $80k-90k per year | Milwaukee, WI

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  • Location: Milwaukee, WI

3 Company values of Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence, and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders.

The Home Health Admissions Registered Nurse is responsible for the evaluation and backssment of a patient referral to the completion of the initial plan of care for patient referrals from intake to admissions. Additional responsibilities may include conducting personal visits to patients for re-certification process. S/he works in a flexible schedule to

meet agency staffing needs and provides after hours emergency support to the patient and family (on-call responsibilities are part of the role requirement). Also, may include activities representing the Company in community events.

Position Specific Responsibilities backsses and evaluates patients for admission. Collects patient information during the admission process for determining appropriateness. Completes admission paperwork completely and accurately. Confirms patient’s insurance coverage per agency policy. Provides nursing care to the patient when appropriate, on as needed basis. Visits patients and families as needed. Applies the policies and procedures of the Company and the

rules and regulations of Federal and State regulatory agencies and other certifying agencies in performing the functions of the Admission Nurse.

Participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care, exchange of information and problem solving, and to receive staff support and education as requested. Participates in staff orientation, training, and education as requested. Identifies and develops on going relationships with designated community agencies to maintain liaisons for the promotion of public awareness and understanding of the Company program and philosophy. Prepares reports for the Hospice Director of Clinical Services and/or the Director of Therapy Services as requested.

Provides in-services to community agencies/civic groups, etc. regarding Company programs. Participates in agency quality improvement programs as requested. Provides back-up support for the Home Health Care Consultant. Adheres to established Company policies. Accepts other assignments deemed appropriate. Participates in on-call services to provide holistic team-based approach to hospice services. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and/or Experience Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of employment required. Skills Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, colleagues, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications. Other Skills and Abilities: Proficiency in Home Care Home Base.

Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear.

The colleague frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The colleague is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The colleague must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. There will be possible exposure to infectious diseases through working with clinical caregivers. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, interactionual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Estimated salary range $79778.40 / $89750.70 year.

Actual salary will vary by geographic location and experience. #LI-JE1 Ascension at Home with Compassus Job ID #2023-31786. Posted job title: registered nurse / rn home health About Ascension at Home with Compassus Ascension at Home Together with Compassus delivers compassionate patient-centered home care services including home health, infusion therapy, palliative care and hospice care. Our brand promise, Care for Who I Am, reflects our unique care delivery model, focusing on the individual needs of every patient we serve. At Ascension at Home, Together with Compassus, we know that caring for our teammates is the first step in caring for our patients.

We are committed to providing care for 'Who You Are' and 'What You Need' to balance work and life including flexible scheduling, a supportive family- focused culture and first-class compensation and benefits. Care for Who I Am is Caring for Who We Are. Together We Are: Welcoming everyone. Empowering belonging. Allying for inclusivity. Removing barriers. Engaging community. WE ARE fostering an inclusive environment where every teammate matters and can be their best selves. WE ARE becoming a reflection of our patients, families, and partners.

WE ARE transforming care at home for every community serve. For more details: jobs-search. org/advertising_milwaukee-c451679/job_i1971255984

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