Home Care Registered Nurse-RN
Employment Type: Full time
About the role
Trinity Health Of New England At Home serves patients and their loved ones by providing a variety of in-home services including but not limited to nursing, social work and physical/occupational/speech therapies. We are committed to providing compassionate, exceptional care where people are most comfortable: at home!
A Catholic, Mission-driven, non-profit organization, we are affiliated with Johnson Memorial Hospital of the Trinity Health Of New England health system and are part of Trinity Health At Home, a National Health Ministry of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic healthcare systems in the United States.
Our Home Care RN’s provide primary nursing care to home-based care patients as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures. The RN is responsible for the initial assessment and care plan development in collaboration with the Population Health Case Manager. They also provide functional support/supervision to Home Healthcare Aides and LPNs as needed and therapeutic intervention, overall care management, and achievement of top decile client outcomes and patient satisfaction.
This position is 100% home care providing services in patients’ private homes.
Responsibilities
- Plan and prioritize visits based on client needs and physician orders.
- Assess clients at admission and key intervals and document accurately.
- Develop and update care plans with measurable goals in collaboration with physician and client.
- Provide therapy using approved techniques, exercises, and modalities.
- Coordinate care and referrals with other disciplines as needed.
- Educate clients and caregivers on therapy programs and home exercises.
- Monitor progress and report changes promptly to the physician.
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and agency policies.
- Complete documentation at point of care in a timely manner.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved nursing education program
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut
- One (1) year experience as a professional acute care nurse
- Home health care experience preferred but not required
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain professional relationships with clients and families
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, one weekend every 4 weeks and two rotating holidays per year. No on-call requirements.
Coverage Region: West Hartford Regions
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit packages available including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 7 additional paid holidays
- 403B Retirement plan with generous matching contributions
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year and mileage reimbursement.
- Ability to earn incentives through our Employee Referral program.
- Comprehensive Orientation and professional development opportunities
Pay
Position qualifies for a $10,000 sign-on bonus paid out over two years.