Registered Nurse, Per Visit, Homecare

Day Kimball Healthcare; Thompson (CT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Time

401K Plan

Pet Insurance

Shift Differential

Pay for Performance

Job summary

Day Kimball Healthcare is seeking a Per Visit Registered Nurse (RN) to join their Homecare team in Thompson, CT. The role requires providing skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, covering interim needs when a permanent nurse is unavailable.

The RN will be involved in teaching and supervising others in patient care as well. This position offers various benefits including sick time, a 401K plan, and pet insurance.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and standards.
• Good physical and mental health beneficial for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing care in patients' homes.
• Teaches and supervises family members in care.
• Administers IV medication and maintains records.

Skills

Driving skills

Instruction following

Electronic device proficiency

Patient care

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Job description

Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Per Visit Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Homecare team in Thompson, CT!

Daily/Weekly Hours:

Per Visit

Scheduled Hours:

Days, between 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Registered Nurse (RN) Benefits:

• Sick Time
• 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
• Pet Insurance
• Shift Differential (if applicable)
• Pay for Performance

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Summary:

The Per Visit RN provides comprehensive nursing services to individuals, families and groups. She/he will function as a primary care staff nurse on an interim basis to cover in the absence of a permanent RN. She/he is proficient in all components of the nursing process. She/he may function as a skilled public health nurse in homes, clinics, or programs. She/he is directly responsible to the Clinical Supervisor.

Registered Nurse(RN) Job Responsibilities:

• Provides skilled nursing care to patients in their homes (including admission/discharge) on a family centered basis while recording/maintaining complete patient record on Portable Electronic Device and/or paper record.
• Teaches, demonstrates, supervises and evaluates care given by peers, HHAs, family members and significant others.
• Performs venipuncture to administer IV drip medication, TPN or lipids, which have been approved for home administration.

Registered Nurse(RN) Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to drive an automobile year round in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, assess priorities, record information accurately.
• Ability to use Portable Electronic Device to record/maintain patient information pertaining to Plan of Care.
• Demonstrate sincere concern in caring for patients who are ill or handicapped and willing to be accountable for maintaining Day Kimball Hospital standards on confidentiality.
• Good physical and mental health, ability to assist with heavy lifting and capable of working under pressure. Ability to use arms, eyes, hands and fingers with skill.
• Ability to communicate with and relate to patients and their families with patience and tact.
• Maintain an awareness of patient’s age and developmental level when identifying how best to conduct patient care.

Registered Nurse(RN) Education and Experience Requirements: