RN Per Visit

Western CT Home Care Inc

Danbury (CT)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 113,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Western CT Home Care Inc. seeks an RN to provide per diem nursing care in home health settings in Danbury, CT. You will work with the care team to assess needs, develop and implement plans, and educate patients and families.

This role requires an active CT RN license, BSN preferred, and 0–6 months of experience. Per diem shifts involve varied hours and responsibilities in patients' homes, with emphasis on safety and quality care.

Qualifications

Current RN license in Connecticut required.
BSN preferred; home health experience desired.
Zero to six months of experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

Assess physical and emotional needs and plan patient care.
Develop and interpret plans of care with families.
Monitor and report patient condition and treatment responses.
Provide patient and family education on wellness, nutrition and safety.
Perform required screenings and assist physicians as needed.
Maintain compliance with agency policies and continuing education.

Skills

RN License CT

Per diem

Home health care

Education

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:

1. Provides assessment of physical, emotional socio-economic needs and environmental needs of patients and their families.
2. Identification of problems utililizing patient data base, nursing process and physician's plan of treatment.
3. 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.
4. Observes, evaluates and reports to the physician the patient's physical and emotional condition; reaction to drugs or treatments. Interprets to the physician social and physical factors in the environment, which affect physical care.
5. 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.
6. Performs screening and diagnostic procedures according to the 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.
7. 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.
8. Attends required continuing education courses.
9. Participates in Quality Management Program.
10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.