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Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. NOT shift work! Done in the field early, not your traditional long shift evening hours. Start mid afternoon, most often heading home from the field by 8:30p or sooner. Hartford and surrounding area. Excellent extra money not working a traditional full shift!
Job Responsibility:
Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to delegation by the RN, physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines
Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into nursing visits, as evidenced by documentation on skilled nursing notes
Communicates significant findings, problems and changes in condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, the physician, clinical supervisor, and/or other personnel involved with patient care
Reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician, as appropriate
Implements the plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources
Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality patient care
Suggests revisions to the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notifies the RN Case Manager
Provides those services required substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician
Collaborate with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours for advice, assistance, and instructions
Documents medication regimen and updates medication profile according to established procedures
Treats patients and caregivers in the highest and most effective manner
Implement all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits
Provides positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing
Current State License as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse
1 year of experience in a clinical care setting hospice preferred
Experience in a home health environment is preferred
50% travel required
Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs.
Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks
Nice to have:
Experience in a clinical care setting hospice
Experience in a home health environment
What we offer:
Work in a collaborative environment
Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
Competitive compensation package
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
Opportunities for advancement
Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(K) with employer match
Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement