Primary Care Nurse

Azza HealthCare Agency; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to clients in home and community settings across New Milford, CT. You will assess health status, implement personalized care plans, and adjust care based on patient needs while coordinating with the care team.

You will deliver nursing interventions, educate patients and caregivers, supervise LPNs and home care aides, and maintain accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven clinical assessment and patient care abilities.
• Ability to implement and adjust care plans based on outcomes.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Experience coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Leadership and supervision experience with home health aides.
• Accurate documentation and record-keeping practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform health assessments and monitor treatment responses.
• Provide nursing interventions per individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers on care, treatment, and health management.
• Coordinate services with physicians, therapists, and the care team.
• Supervise LPNs and home health aides to ensure quality care.
• Maintain precise patient records and document care activities.
• Support preventive health measures and patient education strategies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care plan implementation

Patient education

Care coordination

Leadership/supervision

Documentation

Job description

Role Summary Provide skilled nursing care to clients in home and community settings. Assess clients’ health status and track treatment progress, implement and follow individualized care plans, and adjust care based on patient needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments and monitor response to treatment
• Deliver nursing interventions in line with care plans
• Educate patients and caregivers on care, treatment, and health management
• Coordinate services with healthcare providers and the care team
• Supervise LPNs and home care aides to ensure quality and compliance
• Maintain accurate client records and document care activities
• Support health and disease prevention through patient-focused strategies

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills
• Ability to implement care plans and monitor outcomes
• Excellent communication and teaching abilities
• Proficiency in care coordination within a multidisciplinary team
• Leadership and supervision skills for support staff
• Thorough documentation and record-keeping practices