Home Health RN – Independent Caseload, Wound & IV Care

UniversaCare Inc.; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

There For You Home Care Services is seeking compassionate, self-directed Registered Nurses to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes across Waterbury, Hamden, and surrounding towns. The role combines clinical expertise with independent judgment in a home-based setting.

You will assess, plan, and deliver care, collaborate with physicians and the care team, and educate patients to support independence and prevent readmission.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in Connecticut.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• 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 EMR systems and general computer skills.
• One or more year(s) experience in home health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home patient assessments, including start of care and discharge.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care.
• Provide skilled nursing services: wound care, meds, IV therapy, catheter and ostomy care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medications and self-care.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, social workers, HHAs.
• Supervise LPNs/LVNs and home health aides with required visits.
• Document care accurately in EMR per policy.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid, HIPAA, and regulations.
• Complete OASIS documentation to support coding/reimbursement.
• Participate in case conferences and quality initiatives.
• Manage caseload and plan daily visit schedules.

Skills

Time management

Independent clinical judgment

Documentation

Patient education

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

RN license CT

Graduate from accredited nursing program

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

There For You Home Care Services is seeking compassionate, self-directed Registered Nurses to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes across Waterbury, Hamden, and surrounding towns. The role combines clinical expertise with independent judgment in a home-based setting.

You will assess, plan, and deliver care, collaborate with physicians and the care team, and educate patients to support independence and prevent readmission.