Home Health Registered Nurse RN

Pathwell Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathwell Health in Connecticut is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to assess patient health needs, develop care plans, and maintain medical records during home health visits.

You will collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other care team members, provide patient and family education, and adapt plans based on patient responses. Requires CT RN license and CPR.

This role offers flexibility, ongoing training, and opportunities to participate in research activities related to nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Assess patient health needs and develop nursing care plans.
• Provide education to patients and families on home health care procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of nursing care and vital signs.
• Coordinate with physicians and other care team members.

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 care team members.
• Assess and chart observations of the client’s condition at each visit.
• Maintain complete documentation of nursing care.
• Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care & education

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Computer literacy

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

• 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.