About this opportunity
Waveny Brand lists this HOME HEALTH RN (Hospice) opportunity in wilton, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
A current license to practice as a RN in CT.
Graduation from a State licensed and Accredited School of Nursing.
Must have a minimum of one-year hospital experience.
Computer proficiency required.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Strong organizational and time management skills are required.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
Patient Care and Oversight of the Plan of Care
Manage and prioritize patient caseloads in accordance with physician orders and care plans
Perform comprehensive skilled assessments, including OASIS, to determine care needs and service eligibility
Develop, implement, and update individualized, patient-centered plans of care
Coordinate admissions, interdisciplinary services, and care delivery across the healthcare team
Deliver high-quality, compassionate skilled nursing care
Ensure patient safety, emergency preparedness, and prevention of re-hospitalization
Maintain regulatory, legal, and ethical compliance, including Medicare Conditions of Participation
Complete and maintain accurate, timely electronic clinical documentation
Communicate changes in patient condition and coordinate interventions promptly
Facilitate care coordination, case management, and discharge planning
Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and outcome evaluations
Promote patient and family education, independence, and engagement
Medications:
Provide oversight and ensure the safe administration of medications at admission and during each patient visit
Identify and reconcile all prescribed and over-the-counter medications, allergies, and supplements, and document accurately in the physician’s plan of care
Review potential medication side effects, interactions, and contraindications; provide education to patients and caregivers
Establish and implement individualized medication administration systems to support patient safety and adherence
Accurately document medication pre-pouring, including drug name, dosage, frequency, dates, and times when applicable
Educate patients and families on medication purpose, administration, interactions, side effects, adverse reactions, and appropriate follow-up actions
Monitor and evaluate medication effectiveness, communicate changes to the physician, and document outcomes in the medical record
Supervision:
Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Paraprofessionals providing care.
Develops and updates individualized Homemaker/Companion/HHA plan of care for each patient, including all aspects of care, diagnoses, potential drug interactions/side effects, action in emergencies, etc. and enters into telephony system
Supervises HHAs in the provision of care to assure safe implementation of the plan of care and as required by regulation.
Mentors staff (nurses and paraprofessionals) and participates in their orientation as assigned
Documentation:
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation for each patient visit, including assessments, care provided, and plans of care
Document patient and family education, instructional materials provided, return demonstrations, and patient response
Complete all required documentation in accordance with agency policies and guidelines
Record communications with external agencies and insurance providers
Prepare and submit required 10-day, 60-day, and discharge summaries
Ensure documentation complies with CHAP standards, reimbursement requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines
Team:
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated, patient-centered care
Provide clinical expertise and support to team members as needed
Participate in required team, clinical staff, and case conferences
Coordinate care across disciplines to ensure integrated plans of care
Partner with intake, scheduling, and liaison staff to ensure timely admissions and care transitions
Coordinate with liaison nurse during hospital or facility stays
Participate in weekend and holiday coverage in accordance with agency requirements
Educational:
Certified in CPR
Attends yearly OSHA in-service and completes annual skills validation
Identifies knowledge gaps and remedies this independently
Attends minimum 12 hours of in-services per year, including 6 hours of hospice inservice for staff caring for hospice patients
Shares information with other Agency personnel
With Intake and Billing, explores all billing sources available to the patient
Writes/communicates billing instructions to billing and other departments
Communicates with insurance case managers according to processes of each company to assure authorizations and payment for services. Follows guidelines for the provision of care under Medicare and Medicaid
Participates in pre-billing review as needed or assigned
All Agency Employees Must:
Abide by HIPAA privacy practice guidelines
Abide by related agency policies and appropriate departmental procedures
Other duties and responsibilities as may be required by the agency
HIPAA Security Level-all patient data
Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Registered Nurse
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
wilton, CT, 06897, US
Who can apply
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