Home Health Registered Nurse - Compassionate PRN Care

Pathwell Health; Madison (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathwell Health in Connecticut is seeking a qualified RN to assess patient health problems, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records, with potential home health responsibilities. The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams, strict documentation, and patient education.

The role requires a valid Connecticut RN license, current CPR, and prior home health experience where applicable.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current Connecticut RN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Pathwell Health in Connecticut is seeking a qualified RN to assess patient health problems, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records, with potential home health responsibilities. The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams, strict documentation, and patient education.

The role requires a valid Connecticut RN license, current CPR, and prior home health experience where applicable.