Home Health Care RN Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) – Field Visits Only

Location: Waukesha, Milwaukee, Washington, and Ozaukee Counties, WI

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
On-Call: None
Hours: 40 hours guaranteed weekly
Patient Visits: Approximately 5 visits per day
Mileage Reimbursement: $0.53 per mile

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide hospice care throughout southeastern Wisconsin. This is a field-based position focused exclusively on patient visits—no case management responsibilities and no participation in IDG meetings.

The ideal candidate will have hospice and wound care experience, strong clinical assessment skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient-centered care in the home setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of hospice patients in their homes
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with providers and caregivers
• Monitor patient conditions and identify opportunities for symptom management and illness prevention
• Coordinate care transitions and communicate effectively with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans and disease progression
• Advocate for patients while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within the EMR system
• Ensure quality outcomes through proactive intervention and ongoing reassessment

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Hospice nursing experience
• Wound care experience
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation
• Valid automobile insurance
• Ability to travel throughout assigned counties

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB)
• Experience with MatrixCare or other Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Case Management certification

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to analyze complex medical information and make sound decisions
• Excellent communication and patient advocacy skills
• Strong documentation and organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment

Compliance Requirements

The following documentation and competency checklists are required during onboarding:

• Skills Competency Checklist
• Elder Abuse Training
• HIPAA Training
• Infection Prevention & Control Training
• OSHA Compliance Training
• Documentation of education and skills training completed within the past 12 months

Why Join Us?

• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule
• No on-call responsibilities
• 40 guaranteed hours per week
• Competitive mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives through compassionate hospice care