Per Diem RN--Private Duty Registered Nurse

Alvita Care; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Alvita Care is seeking an experienced Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) for Fairfield, New Haven & Litchfield Counties in CT. Shifts range from 6 to 12 hours, with day and night options, and are designed for 1:1 home care. Part-time opportunities fit around your current schedule.

Requirements include CT RN licensure and at least 1 year of RN experience, with BLS/ACLS or CPR certification. A valid driver’s license is required and bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• CT RN licensure.
• Minimum of one year RN experience.
• BLS, ACLS, or CPR certification.
• Ability to explain physician's instructions to patients.
• Ability to multi-task with strong organization.
• Experience with diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Team player capable of working independently.
• Valid CT driver's license or CT Non-Driver ID is required.
• Drivers preferred.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs to develop a care plan.
• Consult with Management on complex cases.
• Provide a care plan with multidisciplinary team support.
• Monitor and assess patient condition and care plan effects.
• Oversee care provided by LPNs and paraprofessionals.
• Manage patient safe discharge from service.
• Ensure orders, discharge summaries and communications meet requirements.
• Coordinate with patient’s MD for all caseload needs.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Document services in internal system accurately.
• Transport and visit patients at homes or facilities.
• Perform other related duties and special projects.

Skills

CT RN licensure

RN experience (1+ year)

BLS/ACLS/CPR

Patient communication

Multi-tasking

Medical terminology

Team player

Driver's license

Bilingual a plus

Job description

Alvita Care is seeking experienced, Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) – Fairfield, New Haven & Litchfield Counties

Details

• We have clients throughout CT requiring shifts from 6hrs - 8hrs to 12hrs.
• Day and Night Shifts Available,
• Opportunities to make skilled nursing visits!
• Work with us part-time or around your current work schedule
• Shifts are assigned to provide 1:1 care in the home environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CT RN licensure.
• Minimum of One (1) year demonstrated experience as an RN
• BLS, ACLS, or CPR certification
• Ability to put patients at ease and explain physician's instructions.
• Ability to multi-task with excellent organization skills.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Team player and ability to work independently
• Valid driver's license or CT Non-Driver photo ID card, required
• Drivers preferred!
• Bilingual a plus!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assessments needs of the clients to develop a plan of care
• Consult with Management on complex/unique cases
• Provide a plan of care with support of the Clinical/Medical/appropriate multidisciplinary members to ensure the services follow the plan of care by assessment, planning, coordination, counseling, teaching and supervision to meet needs of the clients'/patients/.
• Monitor/Assess patients'/clients' condition, effects of the care plan,
• Oversees/supervises the care provided to the patient by Licensed Practical Nurses and Paraprofessionals.
• Manages, plans, coordinates and executes the patient's safe discharge from service.
• Ensures that physician's orders, discharge summary and communication to team members, patient and family members adhere to company and regulatory requirements.
• Communicates and consults with patient's MD with all manners when needed, manage and coordinate all aspects of assigned caseload.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living
• Documents content and process of all services provided in internal system properly.
• Transport/utilize medical equipment to and from clients'/patients' home/facilities. Travel to patient/clients' homes and/or other facilities.
• Perform other related duties and participates in special project, as assigned.

Company Overview

Alvita Care is a mission-driven Home Healthcare & Personal Care Agency with four branches and over 500 caregivers. We provide relief and assurance to family members in the areas of In-Home Personal Care, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Palliative & Hospice Care, and Geriatric Care Management and have earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. Alvita Care clients are all private-pay and we do not accept Medicare or Medicaid.

As we expand our circle of care, we are seeking top-notch caregivers to service our Connecticut needs. We have private-duty one-on-one care cases available as well as facility-based care cases.

All applicants are subject to a phone screening to determine compatibility and overall availability of accommodations for both the caregiver and the agency. Please note that cases with Alvita Care are only available to caregivers who successfully complete the onboarding process.