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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

Commonheart, Inc

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Posted Sep 1

Shift
8-hour days
Unit
Med-Surg

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
8-hour days
Weekends
Every weekend
Term
Permanent
On the floor
On call
Setting
Home Health
Accepts
RN
More role details
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$39/hr
nursing in Wisconsin$38/hr

The median for nursing in Wisconsin is $38/hr, across 352 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Why Commonheart?

Make a real impact—right where it matters most. Join our growing Home Health and Hospice team and experience a career that’s as rewarding as it is meaningful.

Here, you’re not just another employee—you’re valued, supported, and empowered every day. Our leadership team is hands-on, invested in your growth, and committed to creating a positive, uplifting work environment. You’ll have the opportunity to build genuine one-on-one connections with patients and see the difference you make firsthand.

Our team is expanding, but what truly sets us apart is our culture—people stay because they feel supported, appreciated, and inspired by both their colleagues and the patients they serve.

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If you’re ready to be part of something special, where your work truly makes a difference, we want to hear from you.

Hear what our employees are saying about their experience with us

Commonheart Testimonial - Lori, Home Health Registered Nurse - YouTube

Commonheart Testimonial - Kathryn, Hospice Registered Nurse

About the role

A Wisconsin licensed Registered Nurse who is employed to identify, provide for and accept responsibility for the fulfillment of patient’s total nursing needs. This includes all nurse practice acts such as assessment, medication management, documentation, supervision of other nursing personnel and performing as the care manager.

Essential Job Functions

  • Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals.
  • Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
  • Responsible for on-call services, as assigned.
  • Participate as part of the core team providing care and services and be designated to coordinate the implementation of the plan of care
  • Participate as part of the core team providing care and services and be designated to coordinate the implementation of the plan of care.
  • Actively participate in coordination of all aspects of patient’s care in accordance with current professional standards and practice.
  • Advocate for patient choice.
  • Participate in developing and revising written patient care policies and procedures.
  • Actively participate in the home health’s quality assurance and performance improvement program.
  • Provide education and counseling to the patient and, as needed, to the patient’s family, consistent with the plan of care.
  • Actively participate in home health sponsored in-service training, and continuing education opportunities.
  • Complete all documentation in time frame determined by policy, including ongoing observation and assessment of patient and family needs.
  • Lead, guide, and direct others in the provision of quality care.
  • Practice infection control mitigation at all times.
  • Maintain honest, open, and professional communication with others including promoting the essence of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Respond by phone to patient and family calls in a timely manner.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
  • Ability to relate well to all individuals.
  • Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to adapt to change.

Experience & Training

  • Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin.
  • At least 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical, Home Health, Hospice or Long-Term care nursing preferred.
  • Certified in Gerontology, or Wound Care preferred.

Schedule

  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  • 0.6 FTE (24 hours a week), 0.8 FTE (32 hours a week), or 1.0 FTE (40 hours a week)

On-Call Requirements

  • 1-Week On-Call: Starts Friday at 4:30 PM and ends the following Friday at 8:00 AM.
  • 24-Hour Weekend On-Call: Required every 5th or 6th weekend.
  • Eligible team members receive an additional incentive for fulfilling these on-call duties.

Location

Hit the road without the extra costs—this role includes travel within a one-hour radius, and a company car is provided for employees working 0.6 FTE or more.

Pay

  • $38.50 to $44.80 an hour, based on experience. Higher pay may be considered depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

  • FREE Direct Primary Care (DPC) for employees enrolled in our health plan - no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to your provider.
  • Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 you contribute, up to 6%
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Referral Program
  • Company Car (all expenses paid, including gas and maintenance)
  • Mission-driven culture where you can make a meaningful difference every day

(Benefits may vary based on employment status)

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Requirements

  • Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
  • Ability to relate well to all individuals.
  • Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to adapt to change.
  • Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin.
  • At least 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical, Home Health, Hospice or Long-Term care nursing preferred.
  • Certified in Gerontology, or Wound Care preferred.

Place

City
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
State price level
6% below the national average

Wisconsin index 94.1, where 100 is the national average.

Fond du Lac sits at the southern tip of Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin's largest inland lake, offering nurses a midsize-city feel with easy access to waterfront recreation. The community blends small-town hospitality with practical amenities, making it a comfortable fit for RNs seeking a slower pace without sacrificing essentials.

Map showing the location of Fond du Lac, WI
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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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Home Health is a specialty you move into. Agencies want acute time first, then train the home-specific work.

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