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Registered Nurse - Home Health

SSM Health · Reedsburg, WI · Part time

Posted Sep 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you taught a patient or family something that changed how they managed at home.

What they are checking: Whether they teach in practical ways that stick, since teaching is most of home health nursing.

How do you keep up with documentation when you're on the road all day?

What they are checking: Whether they finish notes on time, since late documentation affects billing and patient safety.

What draws you to home health over hospital nursing?

What they are checking: Whether they want the independence and are comfortable making calls without a team down the hall.

Tell me about a time you noticed a patient's home situation was getting unsafe for them. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they notice social and safety issues and involve social work or family when needed.

What would you do

Your territory covers several southern Illinois counties. How do you plan your visits and drive time?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage a large rural area on their own and still see patients on time.

What would you do if you walked into a home and felt unsafe?

What they are checking: Whether they put their own safety first and know to leave and report, not push through.

A patient refuses the care plan and wants to do things their way. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they respect the patient's choices while explaining risks and documenting clearly.

About the work

Walk me through a start-of-care visit in home health. What do you need to finish before you leave?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the full admission assessment, including OASIS, med review and safety, that drives the plan.

How do you do a medication reconciliation in a home where the pills are spread across the kitchen?

What they are checking: Whether they can sort out real home medication use and catch duplicates or dangerous combos.

You arrive and your heart failure patient has gained five pounds in two days. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize fluid buildup and call the physician fast to prevent a hospital stay.

How do you coordinate with therapy, aides and the physician when you're all seeing the same patient?

What they are checking: Whether they lead the plan of care across disciplines and keep everyone informed.

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The full job description

As published by SSM Health.

It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-SSM Health at Home Reedsburg Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. Territories include: Arlington, Portage, Rio, Wyocena, Dane, Deforest, Doylestown, East/North Bristol, Lodi, Morrisonville, Windsor, Briggsville, Cambria, Dalton, Endeavor, Fox Lake, Kingston, Lewiston, Marquette, Montello, Oxford, Packwaukee, Pardeeville, Plainville, Westfield, Lake Mills, Lowell, Reesville, Waterloo, Beaver Dam, Columbus Department: Home Health Schedule: PRN requirements: 3 shifts/month including one weekend Apply today. SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, everyday. Job Summary: Coordinates, facilitates and performs interdisciplinary plan of care through assessment and evaluation of patient condition and effectiveness of care under the direction of the attending physician by traveling to patient homes, Community-Based Residential Facilities (CBRF), assisted living locations, hospitals or other to meet patient and family/caregivers, assess patient care needs, acuity in relation to policies, procedures and regulations of home care and/or hospice services. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. • May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures. • Collaborates, consults and communicates with physician regarding the plan of care and changes to patient status. Provides physician with regular updates on progress and recommends revision of plan care, documents status and communication in adherence with regulations. • Coordinates and communicates with multi-disciplinary team members and outside agencies as appropriate to achieve expected outcomes for patient care and education through end of life or discharge, ensuring accurate and complete documentation and coordination of unique care plan. • Completes admission paperwork and verifies insurance information. Completes a comprehensive medical assessment by entering data into the clinical computer program. Ensures that patient assessment is completed in a timely manner. • Provides skilled nursing care within the established plan of care, including performance of tasks such as taking vitals, performing wound care, IV care, ostomy care, blood draws, injections, and the physical assessment of the overall patient’s medical condition. • Documents visit notes, treatments, and care. Follows visit pattern according to physicians orders and ensures required visits are completed in a timely manner. Ensures all documentation is timely, accurate and complete in adherence to regulations. • Collaborates with the patient, patient’s family and healthcare team to develop a comprehensive plan of care based on the unique needs of the patient. Responds to calls from patients, family members and others, completes follow-up to address needs, issues, or concerns. • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. • Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION • Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing EXPERIENCE • No experience required ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. • Constant standing and walking. • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. • Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. • Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. • Frequent driving. • Frequent keyboard use/data entry. • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. • Occasional lifting/moving of patients. • Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. • Rare crawling and running. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) • And • Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) • And • Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) • And • Driver License – State Issued State of Work Location: Missouri • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) • And • Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State • Or • Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration • And • Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) • And • Driver License – State Issued State of Work Location: Oklahoma • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) • And • Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State • Or • Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) • And • Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) • And • Driver License – State Issued State of Work Location: Wisconsin • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) • And • Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State • Or • Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services • And • Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) • And • Driver License – State Issued Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 2900000176 Reedsburg Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more.

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