Full time

Zohorecruit; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401k

Flexible spending account

Job summary

UniversaCare’s There For You Home Care Services seeks a compassionate RN to deliver skilled nursing care in patients' homes across Waterbury, CT and surrounding towns. You will assess needs, develop care plans, administer medications, and coordinate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

This role requires OASIS experience, strong clinical judgment, and independent work in a home-based setting. A CT RN license, BLS/CPR, and EMR proficiency are essential, with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted CT RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Experience completing OASIS assessments.
• BLS/CPR certification.
• Proficiency with EMR systems.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home patient assessments, including OASIS at start of care and discharge.
• Develop and revise care plans with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Provide skilled nursing services: wound care, meds, IV therapy, catheter/ostomy.
• Educate patients and caregivers on meds, disease processes, safety, self-care.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, social workers, aides.
• Supervise LPNs/LVNs and aides, with supervisory visits.
• Document care in EMR per agency policy and regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid requirements and HIPAA.
• Complete OASIS documentation to support coding and reimbursement.
• Manage caseload and plan daily visits across service area.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Time management

Independent work

Clinical judgment

Education

Registered Nurse license (CT)

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Waterbury, United States | Posted on 07/21/2026

UniversaCare is a family-owned and operated licensed home care agency serving clients across New York and Connecticut, dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality services in the home health and home care space.

Since 2008, UniversaCare has been enhancing the independence and well-being of its clients through a comprehensive range of services, including hourly home care, personal care, respite care, private duty nursing, live-in care, infusion nursing, and specialized memory care.

The agency takes a personalized, client-centered approach with customized care plans, caregiver matching, and continuous support to ensure dignified and reliable care.

With CHAP accreditation and a strong focus on professionalism and empathy, UniversaCare is a trusted partner for families seeking affordable, high-quality care in the comfort of their homes.

There For You Home Care Services a Division of UniversaCare is looking to hire compassionate, self-directed Registered Nurses to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. The Home Health RN assesses patient needs, develops and manages individualized care plans, delivers hands-on skilled care, and coordinates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to help patients recover, manage chronic conditions, and remain safely at home. This role combines clinical expertise with strong documentation and independent judgment in a home-based setting.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Conduct comprehensive in-home patient assessments, including OASIS assessments at start of care, recertification, resumption of care, transfer, and discharge.
  
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care in collaboration with the physician and interdisciplinary team, ensuring alignment with physician orders.
  
• Provide skilled nursing services such as wound care, medication administration and management, IV therapy, catheter and ostomy care, disease management, and patient monitoring.
  
• Educate patients and caregivers on medications, disease processes, treatment plans, safety, and self-care to support independence and prevent hospital readmission.
  
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists (PT/OT/ST), social workers, home health aides, and community resources.
  
• Supervise and provide clinical direction to LPNs/LVNs and home health aides, including required supervisory visits.
  
• Document all patient care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR) in compliance with agency policy and regulatory standards.
  
• Ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid Conditions of Participation, PDGM requirements, HIPAA, and applicable state and federal regulations.
  
• Complete accurate and timely OASIS documentation to support proper coding, care planning, and reimbursement.
  
• Participate in case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and on-call rotation as scheduled.
  
• Manage a caseload independently, planning daily visit schedules efficiently across the service area.
  

Work Location

• Waterbury, CT; Hamden, CT and surrounding towns
  

Shift/Schedule

• Days, evenings and weekends. On-call as assigned.
  

Work Location: Multiple locations

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut
  
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance (this is a driving position)
  
• Experience completing OASIS assessments
  
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  
• Current BLS/CPR certification
  
• Ability to work independently with strong clinical judgment and time management
  
• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and general computer skills.
  
• One or more year(s) experience in home health is preferred
  
• Full-time employees are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending and 401k.