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UW HOSPITAL & CLINICS

RN Home Based Hospital Care

UW HOSPITAL & CLINICS, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774


JOB REQUIREMENTS: RN Home Based Hospital Care - 33386 DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Work Schedule : 80% FTE, day/evening shift. On-call responsibilities. Weekend and holiday rotation. This position is eligible for shift and weekend differentials. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will travel and work primarily in patient\'s homes, your assigned work location will be 301 S. Westfield Rd., Madison, WI. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to: * Provide hands-on acute care in the home setting for the Home-Based Hospital Care patient population requiring the use of advanced assessment, technical, teaching, and decision-making skills. Other skills utilized may include: IV administration, lab draws, medication administrations, wound care, utilization of remote patient monitoring and video visit communication with the patient/family. * Work directly with patients and families in the comfort of their home utilizing care plans, interventions and equipment that are modeled after an acute care inpatient unit setting. * Work in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that patients receive exemplary care in their home. * Perform comprehensive assessments of physical, functional, psychosocial, and cognitive status of the Home-Based Hospital Care patient utilizing interview observations and physical exam techniques. * Assess post-acute needs and ensure that appropriate referrals to other services are made. Interdisciplinary conferencing is a key component of this role\'s responsibility, and thorough and timely documentation in EPIC is required. At UW Health, you will have : * An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week parental leave and adoption assistance. * Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety. * A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice. * Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. * Access to UW Health\'s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being. * A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred Work Experience * One year of relevant acute care or home health nursing experience Required * Experience in teaching self-care skills to patients and families Preferred * Recent, relevant home health experience Preferred * Experience using EPIC and virtual health platforms Preferred * Current IV therapy skills with knowledge of venous access devices and ambulatory pumps Preferred Licenses & Certifications * Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Required * Current CPR/BLS Certification Required * Current motor vehicle liability insurance in accordance with the UW Health \"Motor Vehicle Policy\" (Policy 1.17) and (1) A valid Wisconsin driver\'s license and (2) Successfully passing a dr ver\'s background check and (3) Two years of driving experience Required * Relevant certification Preferred ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=ed32de7d8f96682130c36cb8b3645e91 Other: Applicants ONLY to apply via URL link provided!