RN or LPN- Per Diem -12 hour Shifts

RVNAhealth; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Per Diem Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, where you will provide essential care to patients in various settings. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient wellness through direct care and comprehensive assessments. With a commitment to employee support and a culture of respect, this organization promotes work-life balance and provides extensive benefits including competitive compensation and ongoing educational opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Personal Wellness Days

Ongoing Educational Opportunities

Comprehensive Orientation

Supportive Culture

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school and current RN or LPN license required.
• Minimum of one year nursing experience, preferably in hospital or home health care.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and assesses patient needs across all ages.
• Maintains nursing care plans and updates based on patient evaluations.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment Skills

Infection Control

Communication Skills

Documentation Skills

Education

Accredited School of Nursing Graduation

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse License

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

RVNAhealth is currently seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for 12-hour night and day shifts. These shifts may be long or short term. Will include hospice cases that require around the clock medication administered along with attention to ADL's.

Duties:

1. Provides direct patient care to patients of all ages.
2. Identifies and documents patient and family needs through comprehensive assessment.
3. Performs evaluation of patients' progress, promptly acts on any changes made to patient's plan of treatment or condition.
4. Updates and maintains the nursing care plan.
5. Appropriately utilizes and maintains all nursing equipment and supplies needed for patient care. Interprets findings of tests to physician, patient, or family as appropriate.
6. Counsels patients and families on the basic principles of wellness including information on related fields such as nutrition, safety, education, mental health, dental care, and overall health and wellness aspects.
7. As needed, covers evening, weekend and holiday time for the agency.
8. Assesses patients at risk for existing or potential situations of neglect and initiates referral to appropriate community agencies.
9. Ability to maintain Universal Precautions, infection control and proper bag technique.
10. Knowledgeable and compliant with all agency and regulatory procedures.
11. Completes quality documentation within required agency and/or regulatory timeframes.
12. Ability to establish respectful, positive working relationships with other employees and volunteers in the delivery of patient services.

Qualifications:

1. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
2. Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
3. A minimum of one year of nursing experience, preferably in hospital setting. Home Health Care experience preferred. Hospice experience preferred.
4. Is computer literate, enters information into computer in a timely and accurate manner. Uses electronic means of communication effectively within agency policies and practices.

Why RVNAhealth?

RVNAhealth (formerly known as RVNA, the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association) is a twelve-time winner of the Hearst Media Top Workplaces Award. We offer rewarding career opportunities where you can make an enormous impact.

Benefits of Working at RVNAhealth:

• Competitive compensation
• Extensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 403(b) plan with matching contributions, life and disability insurance plans
• Paid time off
• Personal Wellness Days
• A supportive and employee-centric culture
• Comprehensive orientation
• Career path
• Ongoing educational, training and certification opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Work-life balance: full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities

RVNAhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. RVNAhealth is committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized.

It will be a condition of employment at RVNAhealth to submit to a pre-employment physical/drug screen and background check, which may include the following: fingerprinting, verification of employment, paraprofessional certifications, designations or licenses, and educational background.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care