Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
You'll take responsibility for your patients' total nursing needs.
Posted Oct 15
- Shift and hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM24 to 40 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Home Health
- License
- RN license Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin.Current Wisconsin RN license
- Term
- 0.6, 0.8 or 1.0 FTE 0.6 FTE (24 hours a week), 0.8 FTE (32 hours a week), or 1.0 FTE (40 hours a week)
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current Wisconsin RN license Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin. Check your license
- Also asks
- Commitment to quality outcomes and services Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
- Also asks
- Ability to relate well to all individuals Ability to relate well to all individuals.
- Also asks
- Ability to protect confidential information Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
- Also asks
- Ability to use independent judgment and make sound decisions Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
- Also asks
- Ability to adapt to change Ability to adapt to change.
Preferred
- Certification
- Gerontology or Wound Care certification Certified in Gerontology, or Wound Care preferred.
- Experience
- At least 2 years in med-surg, home health, hospice or long-term care At least 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical, Home Health, Hospice or Long-Term care nursing preferred.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Top of Milwaukee staff RN payMilwaukee staff RN postings that state pay run $36/hr to $43/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $41/hr, across 84 postings.
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Pay reviews
- Higher pay may be considered for stronger qualifications and experience Higher pay may be considered depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits
- BenefitsFree Direct Primary Care for health plan enrollees, with no primary care copaysFREE Direct Primary Care (DPC) for employees enrolled in our health plan - no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to your provider.
- BenefitsDental, vision, life and disability insuranceDental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
- BenefitsFlexible Spending AccountFlexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Benefits401(k) with $0.50 match per $1, up to 6%401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 you contribute, up to 6%
- BenefitsTuition reimbursementTuition Reimbursement
- BenefitsPaid time offPaid Time Off
More benefits (6)
- BenefitsReferral programReferral Program
- BenefitsCompany car with gas and maintenance paidCompany Car (all expenses paid, including gas and maintenance)
- Free Direct Primary Care for employees enrolled in health plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) with company match of $0.50 per $1 up to 6%
- Company Car (all expenses paid, including gas and maintenance)
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Coordinate the plan of care as part of the core team Participate as part of the core team providing care and services and be designated to coordinate the implementation of the plan of care
- Day to day
- Patient and family teaching and counseling Provide education and counseling to the patient and, as needed, to the patient’s family, consistent with the plan of care.
- Day to day
- Phone calls with patients and families Respond by phone to patient and family calls in a timely manner.
- Day to day
- Leading and directing others' care Lead, guide, and direct others in the provision of quality care.
- On call
- Rotating on-call Rotating on-calls
- Travel
- Travel within a one-hour radius this role includes travel within a one-hour radius
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Home Health is a specialty you move into. Agencies want acute time first, then train the home-specific work.
Original listing
Posted on Commonheart, Inc’s careers page.
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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.
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.
Home Health 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) Rotating on-calls 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 $40.43 to $47.04 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)
Commonheart, a community partner of Illuminus, is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
What's around it?
Milwaukee, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,059/mo
- Household income
- $54,234/yr, all local households, not nurse pay