Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
Commonheart, Inc
Fond du Lac, WI
Posted Jul 30
- Shift
- 8-hour days
- Hours a week
- 40
- Unit
- Med-Surg
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 8-hour days · 5 a week · 40 hours
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Overtime
- $38.50/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
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.
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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. 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. Actively participate in the home health’s quality assurance and performance improvement program. 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 to Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
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
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Health Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Benefits (401K) with Employer Matching
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Health Screening Benefit
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discount
- Referral Program
- Company Car (all expenses paid, including gas and maintenance)
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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, WI
- 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.
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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