Registered Nurse Per Visit

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse to provide care to patients in Danbury, Connecticut. The role involves collaborating with healthcare team members, assessing patients' needs, and developing care plans. Ideal candidates will have a current RN License in Connecticut and preferably a BSN.

This nursing position emphasizes patient assessments, diagnostic procedures, and providing wellness education to families.

Qualifications

• Current RN License in State of Connecticut.
• BSN preferred.
• Zero to six months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical and emotional needs.
• Develop and interpret care plans.
• Monitor and report on patients' conditions.
• Perform diagnostic procedures.
• Provide educational counseling to families.

Skills

Assessment skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Collaboration

Counseling

Education

Current RN License in State of Connecticut

BSN

Job description

Summary

Provides professional care to patients utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with other health care team members. Works on a per diem basis.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment of physical, emotional, socio-economic and environmental needs of patients and their families.
• Identifies problems utilizing patient database, nursing process and physician's plan of treatment.
• Develops a plan of care and interprets to the patient and family the implications of the diagnosis and the nature of treatment consistent with the physician's plan of treatment.
• Observes, evaluates and reports to the physician the patient's physical and emotional condition; reactions to drugs or treatments. Interprets to the physician social and physical factors in the environment that affect physical care.
• Assesses health status through observation, interview and analysis. Counsels families in basic principles of wellness and applies information for related fields such as nutrition, safety, education, mental health and dental care.
• Performs screening and diagnostic procedures according to approved medical policies, procedures and competency levels of the Danbury VNA. Assists the physician with examinations and treatments in those clinics in which the Agency participates.
• Interprets findings of tests to individuals or families and makes appropriate referrals. Obtains laboratory specimens when indicated. Gives preventive immunization or treatments under medical supervision.
• Attends required continuing education courses.
• Participates in Quality Management Program.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Current RN License in State of Connecticut.

Desired Qualifications

BSN. Experience in a qualified home health agency.

Experience

Zero to six months.

Working Conditions

Significant manual skills/motor coordination and finger dexterity. Significant occupational risk.

Physical Effort

Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.