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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Commonheart, Inc

West Bend, WI

Posted Jul 30

Shift
8-hour days
Unit
Hospice

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
8-hour days · 5 a week
Weekends
Every fourth weekend
Term
Per Diem
On the floor
On call
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
More role details
Experience
2+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$44/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.

Overtime
$40.43/hr

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. Actively participate in coordination of all aspects of patient’s care in accordance with current professional standards and practice. 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 & Hospice sponsored in-service training, and continuing education opportunities. Complete all documentation in time frame determined by policy, including ongoing observation and assessment of patient / 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 / family calls in a timely manner.

Performs 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. Must be sensitive to the need of older adults. Certified in Gerontology, Medical Coding, Wound Care (WCC), Hospice and Palliative Nurse preferred.

Schedule

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

On-Call Requirements

This role includes on call coverage. Up to 1 shift per week, Monday - Thursday 4pm to 8 AM Up to every 4th weekend, Friday 4 PM to Monday 8 AM

Pay

$40.43 to $47.04 per hour, based on experience (Higher pay may be considered depending on qualifications and experience)

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.

Benefits

  • PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • Health Insurance (full-time employees only)
  • 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.
  • Must be sensitive to the need of older adults.
  • Certified in Gerontology, Medical Coding, Wound Care (WCC), Hospice and Palliative Nurse preferred.
  • Schedule
  • Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  • 0.8 FTE (32 hours a week), or 1.0 (40 hours a week)
  • On-Call Requirements
  • This role includes on call coverage.
  • Up to 1 shift per week, Monday - Thursday 4pm to 8 AM
  • Up to every 4th weekend, Friday 4 PM to Monday 8 AM

Place

City
West Bend, WI
Median rent
$1,076/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$74,076/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
6% below the national average

Wisconsin index 94.1, where 100 is the national average.

Map showing the location of West Bend, WI
Approximate location in West Bend, WI. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.

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