RN - Home Health

Pride Health; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking a dedicated Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled nursing services to patients in Groton, CT and surrounding communities. The role requires conducting assessments, documenting visits, and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team to ensure positive patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will hold Connecticut RN licensure with an ADN or higher, possess strong clinical assessment skills, and be comfortable managing a field-based caseload while

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Connecticut (CT).
• ADN required with strong clinical skills.
• Ability to document visits accurately and timely.
• Ability to work independently in home health setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes per physician orders.
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing evaluations.
• Perform skilled nursing visits and interventions as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EMR.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to coordinate care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Independent work

Documentation

Communication

Education

ADN

Tools

EMR

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled nursing services to patients in Groton, Connecticut and surrounding communities. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in the home setting, completing assessments, documenting visits, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring positive patient outcomes. The ideal candidate is clinically skilled, organized, and comfortable working independently while managing a home health caseload.

Schedule & Work Details

• Location: Groton, CT and surrounding towns
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, approximately 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Hours: 8 hours per day
• Pay Rate: $51.00 - $53.00 per hour
• On-Call/Weekend Requirement: None
• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, reimbursed between patient visits

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes in accordance with physician orders and established care plans.
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing evaluations of patient health status.
• Perform skilled nursing visits and interventions based on individual patient needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Participate in case conferences and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient progress and changes in condition.
• Educate patients and family members on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, and self-management strategies.
• Monitor patient outcomes and recommend adjustments to care plans as appropriate.
• Adhere to agency policies, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient satisfaction goals.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Connecticut.
• Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage a field-based caseload.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous home health experience.
• Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interdisciplinary collaboration and care coordination abilities.
• Patient-focused approach with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Dress Code

• Business casual attire or scrubs permitted.

Benefits & Perks

• Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions

For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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