HHC/Hospice RN (Part-Time)

Calumet County, WI

Chilton, Wisconsin, United States

Chilton, Wisconsin, United States

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Salary: $34.09 - $43.83 Hourly Location : 206 Court St., Chilton, WI Job Type: Part-time Job Number: 2026-01422 Department: Human Services Division: Home Health Care/Hospice Opening Date: 05/29/2026 Closing Date: 6/26/2026 11:59 PM Central DescriptionSummary Under general supervision of the HHC/Hospice Supervisor provides nursing services which are specific, comprehensive, and intermittent with the dominant responsibility to the individual patient and family. Plans and implements nursing care to ill, disabled, or dying patients in their homes and facilities. Performs related duties as required. This is a part-time position. Hours will be assigned based on operational needs and may vary. Examples of Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Evaluates assigned home health care and hospice patients and identifies problems/needs including but not limited to physical, emotional, psychological, environmental, and educational. Develops, communicates, and coordinates a goal-oriented plan of care for each assigned patient in collaboration with the patient, M.D., and family, and for Hospice, the Interdisciplinary Group. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, patient/family teaching, and other appropriate procedures as necessary to ensure high quality nursing care of the home care/hospice patient; delegates appropriately and ensures documentation of interventions. Evaluates each patient's response to the care provided and modifies the plan of care based on signed physician orders. Maintains strict confidentiality with client information. Communicates effectively and timely with all members of the health care team; maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the health care team. Promotes and maintains health of individual families through teaching, counseling, and initiation of appropriate preventive, rehabilitative, or palliative measures. Educates patients and families regarding disease management, home safety, medication safety, end of life care, plans of care, and anticipated outcomes. Provides nursing services in the homes of and facilities for critically, chronically, and terminally ill patients under a medical plan of treatment established according to agency policy. Coordinates services with other professionals and service providers, and the Hospice Interdisciplinary group to assure a wholistic approach to patient and family needs. Plans, manages caseload, and provides nursing services in a specific geographic area. Teaches, demonstrates, supervises, and evaluates services provided in the home by other agency staff. Prepares and submits records and reports according to agency policy. Assumes responsibility for self development and participates in appropriate continuing education activities in order to maintain competence within the scope of own practice. Participates in developing and implementing a community disaster plan. Assumes administrative responsibilities as designated by the HHC/Hospice Supervisor. May be assigned to perform on-call duty. It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities but contributes to the oversight and guidance of HHC/Hospice Agency Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses, in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Provides mentorship to nursing students. Typical Qualifications
Qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience
Graduate of a school of nursing, accredited by the national professional nursing accrediting program, with an Associate's Degree, Diploma, or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; two to three years of experience in a hospital, long term care facility, Home Health Care, or Hospice Agency; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as Plans of Care, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, professional journals, and procedure manuals. Ability to document care and treatment given and record changes in patient's condition. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to educate, train, communicate, and present information effectively, cooperate and respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, patient's family, physician, health care professionals, co-workers, or the general public. Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to be flexible in responding to the needs of patients/families, staff members, and other health care providers. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to seek and utilize supervision/consultation effectively. Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing and documentation systems. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current licensure from the State of Wisconsin as a Registered Nurse. Current Wisconsin Driver's License, with access to a dependable automobile and carrying at least the minimum automobile insurance coverage. CPR Certification. Other Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
Comprehensive knowledge and skill in current nursing practice.
Thorough knowledge of the use of community resources.
Comprehensive knowledge of interprofessional and interfamily relationships in the implementation of nursing/medical care plans.
Thorough knowledge of Home Health Care principles and Hospice philosophy.
Ability to apply appropriate theory that is scientifically sound as a basis for decisions regarding nursing practice.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; reach with hands and arms; stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to sit, bend, and push and pull; and occasionally stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to25pounds and occasionally exert force in excess of 100 pounds and transfer patients with weights greater than 100 pounds. Frequently performs tasks which require hand-eye coordination. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to wear gloves, masks, and other protective equipment. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to weather conditions; hazards of driving; unclean inside environmental conditions; and difficult interpersonal interaction with exposure to potentially violent patients. May be exposed to odors, infections, contagious diseases, toxic agents, temperature variations/or dust, and the risk of blood borne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The benefits listed below represent an employee who works full-time (100%). Regular part-time employees working half time or more per week shall receive fringe benefits on a prorated basis. 1. PTO. (Paid Time Off). Calumet County's PTO Plan combines vacation, sick leave, and bereavement leave into a single leave plan - PTO. Newly hired full-time employees will be credited with six (6) days of PTO immediately upon hire. Employees will immediately accrue PTO upon hire. The accrual will be based on the employee's length of service with the County. PTO may be carried over from year to year provided the balance does not exceed the maximum allowable amount. 2. ELB. (Extended Leave Bank). The Extended Leave Bank is a bank of time separate from PTO that is intended for use in situations where the employee is absent from work due to medical necessity lasting more than three (3) days, or for events qualifying under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). 3. Holidays. You will be credited with ten (10) holidays: New Year's Day, Friday before Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, the Day Before Christmas Day, Christmas Day, and the Day Before New Year's Day.
4. Insurance. Employees eligible to participate in a High Deductible HMO Health Insurance Plan. The County pays eighty-eight (88%) percent of the single or family premium for full time employees who complete the Wellness Program criteria. To assist in meeting deductibles, the County will also contribute, to an HSA, for eligible employees. Dental and Vision Insurance is also available.
5. PEHP. (Post Employment Health Plan). The County provides a PEHP for regular full-time and eligible regular part-time non-represented employees. The PEHP is a multi-employer trust (IRS Code 501(c)(9)). The plan allows for a tax-free pre-funding of post employment medical expenses. The County contributes a biweekly flat dollar amount per employee. Contributions will be allocated to the universal reimbursement sub-account.
6. Life Insurance. The County provides a life insurance policy equal to the estimated calendar year earnings of the position, with the County paying the premium. Additional units of insurance are also available along with spouse and dependent coverage, with the employee paying the full premium.
7. Disability Insurance. Long-term disability insurance is available, with the employee paying the full premium. 8. Retirement Plan. The County provides a pension plan through the Wisconsin Retirement System. The County pays 50% of the actuarially required WRS contributions for general employees. 9. Section 125 Flexible Spending Program. The County provides a Section 125 Flexible Benefits Program wherein you may set aside pre-tax dollars to use for expenses not covered by insurance or for dependent care expenses. 10. Deferred Compensation Program. The County provides a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Program wherein pre-tax dollars can be deposited in an investment of your choice through providers used by the County. 11. Social Security Program. The County provides Social Security and Medicare contributions.

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