Home Health Registered Nurse RN

Pathwellhealth; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home health nursing organization seeks a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing treatments and coordinate patient care in Wallingford, Connecticut. The ideal candidate will hold a Connecticut RN License and have experience in home health care. Responsibilities include patient assessments, documenting care, and educating clients and families on health maintenance. Join a dedicated team committed to providing quality health care and making a difference in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Current Connecticut RN License required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Experience in home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing treatments as ordered.
• Coordinate with health care team on patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of nursing care.
• Monitor and report changes in patient conditions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer literate

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor’s Degree from school of nursing

Current CPR certification

Connecticut Registered Nurse License

Job description

The RN is responsible for assessing patient health problems and needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and maintaining medical records. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide skilled nursing treatments as ordered by the client’s doctor
• Complete evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication reviews
• Coordinate with physicians, therapists and other individuals in the client’s care plan
• Assess and chart observations of the client’s condition at each visit
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of nursing care
• Work collaboratively with all members of the health care team
• Provide education to clients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
• Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or other anesthetic
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
• Engage in research activities and participation in formal educational training activities related to nursing
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Associates degree required; Graduate of an accredited state approved, Bachelor’s Degree from school of nursing preferred
• PRN Role available
• Current and valid Connecticut Registered Nurse License
• Prior nursing experience, specifically in home health (preferred)
• Current CPR certification (required)
• Driver’s License,Car Insurance,Car Registration
• Strong interpersonal skills that build personal rapport and establish trust with the client
• Computer literate
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job (ex: lifting 50 pounds for transfers)
• Home health care experience
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.