Visiting nurse job description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare Colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network as a Weekend Visiting Nurse (RN).

Hartford HealthCare at Home is growing! We currently have clinical opportunities to join an experienced multi-disciplinary team of clinicians.

Job Description: Looking for Baylor Homecare RN

For: either Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Saturday, Sunday, Monday 3 days per week, paid for 5 to provide skilled services to our patients in the community.

As part of a person centered care model, this role will provide skilled nursing care to clients in home and community based settings ensuring the delivery of outcome based, high quality, cost effective care. This role will collaborate with all team members to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Hartford Healthcare at Home offers a team-oriented structure, a comprehensive continuing education program and an excellent benefits package.

-+ Medical and dental benefits

-+ Flexible scheduling

-+ Hospital-paid short term & long term disability insurance

-+ 401K with company match

-+ Continuing education and tuition reimbursement

-+ Clinical specialty opportunities

We believe in high standards. These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staff.

Qualifications

Licensure: Registered Nurse with a license to practice in the State of CT

Education: Graduate of an Associate's or diploma program in nursing; graduate of NLN approved BSN program, preferred

Experience: One year nursing experience or one year nursing experience in a specialty; medical/surgery or home care, preferred. Computer skills preferred

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

We have made it our mission to provide compassionate care for individuals living with a life-limiting illness and their families, through quality medical, emotional, spiritual, and social support wherever care is needed. Our staff has grown from a dozen individuals to over 325 specially trained professionals who work as a team to help patients live fully and comfortably, with hope — even during life’s most challenging time.

Schedule:

Full-time (40 hours per week) Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm

Why consider a career as a hospice Nurse with Trellis Supportive Care, formerly Hospice & Palliative CareCenter?

· Provides meaningful and purpose-driven work every day

· Allows you the time to focus on patient-centered care

· Provides flexibility and ability to manage patient visits from your home

· Supports a culture built upon teamwork, values and a mission worthy of your time and expertise

MAKE A CHANGE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate direct or indirect nursing care to homecare patients and families throughout the service area
• Provide nursing services to include assessment, treatment of symptoms, preventative measures, education and time of death care, according to the plan of care
• Work across homecare teams to provide daily visits to meet patient and staffing needs in patient homes, long term care facilities and assisted living facilities
• Complete 5 assigned visits per day or as otherwise determined with clinical leadership in accordance with patient acuity
• Appropriate and timely follow-up with physicians and other clinicians to meet patient and family needs
• Compliance with clinical documentation, complete and accurate orders in the Electronic Medical Records system

Requirements

• Current NC license as Registered Nurse (RN)
  

• Maintain a positive culture that is built upon commitment to patients, families and co-workers
• Demonstrate uncompromising respect for patients, families and co-workers
• Excellent nursing assessment and problem solving skills
• Exceptional customer service
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, problem solving and organizational skills
• Comfort with documentation within electronic medical record, experience with Allscripts/NetSmart a plus

*For information about this and other positions contact Charlotte Akers, Human Resources Manager with Trellis Supportive Care*

***Trellis Supportive Care provides an incredible comprehensive benefits package***

* Full vaccination for COVID-19 & annual flu vaccination are conditions of employment unless an employee qualifies for a medical or religious exemption*

“Trellis is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.”

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• Competitive pay, benefits, and incentives.
• Truly flexible scheduling - a dedication to work/life balance (Full-time (FT), Part-time (PT), PRN)
• Daily Pay option available
• No Overtime Required
• 1:1 Patient care

Excited to hear more? Apply below.

Working at Interim HealthCare means a career unlike any other. With integrity at the center of all we do, we know that when we support you and your community, you'll change lives every day.

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will :

• Provide in-home direct patient care according to the provider's prescribed plan of care (and nursing scope of practice) while closely monitoring progress/recovery.
• Assess and document patient conditions and report changes as needed (vitals, blood/stool/urine, glucose, etc.)
• Administer medication, insulin, and IV/fluids; documenting thoroughly.
• Inspect and care for wounds, changing dressings and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Assess patient for further injuries, infections, bedsores, etc. and deliver appropriate treatments.
• Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

To qualify for a Registered Nurse (R N) with us :

• Education: Associate degree in Nursing (AND) or Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS) required
• Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state associated with this position
• Current CPR/AED/BLS/First Aid certification
• Reliable transportation to/from care sites and/or work locations
• Practical trach and/or ventilator experience preferred, not required

At Interim HealthCare Home Care, we know that being our best is non-negotiable - that's why we treat your family like our own. We take a patient-centric approach to address each individual's mind, body, and spirit, our caregivers work tirelessly to help their patients and families find peace. From our unmatched referral response times to our focus on quality improvement, the most beautifully complicated time of your life is our life's work.