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Job description
Location Detail: 60 Hartland St E. Hartford (10630)
Shift Detail: On call RN for Friday 430pm-Saturday 8 am and Saturday 430p-Sunday 8am
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as an On Call Visiting Nurse.
Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, has been fulfilling our mission for more than 115 years. Our Person-Centered Care Model allows our employees to learn and grow within our organization, all while providing integrated support to the patient. As part of Hartford HealthCare, we leverage cutting edge technology to provide quality care in our client’s home. Most importantly, our employees are appreciated for the real differences they make in both the lives of their clients and their clients’ families.
Assumes responsibility for evening, night, weekend, and holiday on-call duty as scheduled and consistent with Agency policies and procedures
Assumes primary responsibility for total region census during assigned shift, including assessing, Planning, implementing and evaluation phases of the nursing process
Maintain regular communication with Nurse Supervisors, attending physician, and case manager concerning patient/family care needs and response to interventions.
Respond to medical or emotional crisis and make home visit to provide direct care as appropriate.
Reviews referrals, and initiates contact with client and family
Conducts a complete nursing assessment based on referral data, client/family interview, and clinical observation of patient health status. Demonstrates clinical expertise in symptom management
Develops a plan of care in collaboration with client and all disciplines based on assessment data which documents need for services, appropriate discharge planning, short- and long-term goals, and the utilization of appropriate resources. Modifies plan of care as conditions change
Demonstrates understanding of payer information in order to maximize care planning.
Initiates and maintains a client record utilizing the Agency's standard for documentation
Makes follow-up visits to provide skilled care to assess disease progress and evaluates response to treatment; provides support to client/family utilizing teaching principles to promote and restore health and prevent disease and disability, as possible; coordinates care with providers.
Teaches patients and reinforces client/caregiver teaching and education. Prepares/teaches/supports family regarding signs and symptoms, as appropriate.
Refers, collaborates and coordinates all client care services. Consults with physician regarding client needs and plan of care Directs LPN’s in carrying out the established plan of care.
Directs Home Care Aides and supervises plan of care
Refers client/family to other community resources as needed
Attends and participates in in-service education program
Seeks consultation and guidance from supervisor
Completes reporting requirements on a timely basis
Actively participates in the improvement process known as H3W to identify TM service line needs and development.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Provides skilled nursing care to clients in their homes or community health settings ensuring the delivery of outcome based, high quality, cost effective care.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an Associate’s or diploma program in nursing Education required. Graduate of NLN approved BSN program preferred.
Experience: One year nursing experience or one year nursing in a specialty required; medical/surgery or home care
Licensure, Certification, Registration - Registered Nurse with a license to practice in the state of CT required.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements: Computer skills
We take great care of careers
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment
Who can apply
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