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

Hartford HealthCare; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking an OASIS RN for home health in Connecticut. The role involves conducting comprehensive nursing assessments, developing care plans with the client and care team, and performing ongoing OASIS assessments to ensure high-quality, outcome-based care in clients' homes.

Qualifications include an Associate’s Degree or nursing diploma, at least one year of nursing experience (home care or medical/surgery preferred), and CT RN licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Associate’s Degree or diploma program in nursing.
• One year nursing experience required; home care or medical/surgery experience preferred.
• Current CT RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews referrals and initiates contact with client and family.
• Performs comprehensive nursing assessment and evaluates patient health status.
• Completes OASIS assessment with accurate scoring.
• Develops and documents a plan of care with client and interdisciplinary team.
• Conducts time-point OASIS assessments during episodes of care.
• Provides follow-up visits; teaches patients and caregivers; coordinates care.
• Supervises LPNs and Home Health Aides in carrying out the plan of care.
• Keeps client records updated and participates in in-service education.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s Degree or Nursing Diploma

Job description

Location Detail: 8 Keynote Drive (10628)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one common goal: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as an OASIS RN.

Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, has been fulfilling our mission for more than 115 years. Our Person‑Centered Care Model allows colleagues to learn and grow within our organization while providing integrated support to patients. We leverage cutting‑edge technology to deliver quality care in clients’ homes. Our colleagues are appreciated for the real differences they make in the lives of their clients and their families.

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

Responsibilities

• Reviews referrals, 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.
• Focuses on completing the OASIS assessment with accurate scoring of clinical and functional questions.
• 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 utilization of appropriate resources.
• Provides OASIS time‑point assessments throughout a patient’s episode, providing objectivity and consistency. Initiates and maintains a client record utilizing the Agency’s standard for documentation.
• Makes follow‑up visits to provide skilled care, assess disease progress, and evaluate response to treatment; provides support to client/family using teaching principles to promote and restore health and prevent disease and disability; coordinates care with providers.
• Teaches patients and reinforces client/caregiver teaching and education.
• 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 client/family to other community resources as needed.
• Attends and participates in in‑service education program.
• Seeks consultation and guidance from supervisor.
• Participates in the evaluation of care given by paraprofessional staff.
• Participates in health care programs.
• Completes reporting requirements on a timely basis.
• Participates in client care conferences, staff, and group meetings, IDT, and LEAN Process Management.
• Participates in daily SBAR report with nurse care coordinator.
• Maintains productivity standard.
• Assumes the role of team leader on a rotating basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an Associate’s Degree or diploma program in nursing required. Graduate of an NLN‑approved BSN program preferred.

Experience: One year nursing experience, or one year nursing experience in a specialty required. Medical/surgery or home care experience preferred.

Licensure: Registered nurse with a license to practice in the state of CT required.

Knowledge, skills, and ability requirements: Computer skills.