Hospice Weekend RN (Registered Nurse, Visiting Nurse) - HomeCare

Hartford HealthCare at Home; Granby (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare at Home is seeking a Weekend Hospice RN to provide skilled nursing care in clients' homes or community settings in Connecticut. You will assess, plan, and coordinate end-of-life care with an interdisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective services while supporting families.

The role requires one year of nursing experience and CT licensure, with weekend shift coverage and paid time for four days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Associate’s or diploma program in nursing.
• One year nursing experience or one year nursing experience in a specialty.
• License to practice in the State of Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Reviews referrals, and initiates contact with client and family.
• Conducts a complete nursing assessment based on referral data, client/family interview, and clinical observation of patient health status.
• Develops a plan of care in collaboration with client and disciplines; documents needs, goals, and resources.
• Facilitates bereavement follow up through timely documentation.
• Directs LPNs and Home Care Aides in carrying out the plan of care.
• Refers clients/family to other community resources as needed.

Skills

Nursing

Hospice care

Home care

Education

Associate's or diploma in nursing

Job description

Location Detail: 60 Hartland St E. Hartford (10630)

Shift Detail: Weekend Hospice RN. Work 3 days, get paid for 4 days. Day shift.

Provides skilled nursing care to hospice clients in their homes or community health settings ensuring the delivery of outcome based, high quality, cost-effective care.

• Reviews referrals, and initiates contact with client and family.
• Conducts a complete nursing assessment based on referral data, client/family interview, and clinical observation of patient health status. Demonstrates clinical expertise in symptom management and end of life issues.
• Develops a plan of care in collaboration with client and all disciplines based on assessment data which documents need for services, appropriate discharge planning, short- and long-term goals, and the utilizations of appropriate resources. Facilitates peaceful death and assures appropriate bereavement follow up through timely documentation of bereavement assessment. Modifies plan of care as conditions change.
• Demonstrates understanding of payer information in order to maximize care planning. Utilizes Hospice Levels of care appropriately.
• Follows IDT process of approving non-formulary medications, treatments, and DME.
• Initiates and maintains a client record utilizing the Agency’s standard for documentation.
• Makes follow-up visits to provide skilled care to assess disease progress and evaluates response to treatment so as to promote peaceful death; provides support to client/family utilizing teaching principles to promote and restore health and prevent disease and disability, as possible; coordinates care with providers. Utilizes interdisciplinary team members to support patient/family needs.
• Teaches patients and reinforces client/caregiver teaching and education. Prepares/teaches/supports family regarding signs and symptoms of death, as appropriate.
• Refers, collaborates, and coordinates all client care services. Consults with physician regarding client needs and plan of care.
• Directs LPNs in carrying out the established plan of care. Directs Home Care Aides and supervises plan of care.
• Refers clients/family to other community resources as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education: Graduate of an Associate’s of diploma program in nursing

Experience: One year nursing experience OR one year nursing experience in a specialty

Licensure: License to practice in the State of Connecticut

Preferred

Education: Graduate of NLN approved BSN program

Experience: Medical/surgery or home care experience