Home Health Registered Nurse RN

Pathwellhealth; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathwellhealth in Stamford, CT seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for home health care. You will assess patient health, develop nursing care plans, and coordinate with physicians and families to deliver patient-centered care.

The role requires CT RN license, associate degree minimum, CPR certification, and strong communication and organizational skills. Home health experience preferred; Spanish bilingualism a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; graduate of an accredited state-approved program; bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Current and valid Connecticut Registered Nurse License
• CPR certification (required)
• Driver’s License, Car Insurance, Car Registration
• Prior home health nursing experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job (e.g., lifting up to 50 pounds)
• Home health care experience; bilingual Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing treatments as ordered by the client’s doctor
• 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
• Educate clients and families on home health care procedures
• Record patients’ medical information and vital signs
• Monitor and report symptoms or changes in patient condition
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by responses and conditions
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Overview

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
• Available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• 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 healthcare 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 patient\'s conditions
• Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or another 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 the 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)

• Associate’s degree required; graduate of an accredited state-approved program; bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
• 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 verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job (e.g., lifting 50 pounds for transfers)
• Home health care experience
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. 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 and 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 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.