OASIS RN Weekend (Registered Nurse) - HomeCare

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive patient assessments, including accurate OASIS clinical and functional evaluations.
• Review referrals and initiate patient and family contact.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and care team members.
• Perform OASIS assessments throughout the patient's episode of care to ensure consistency and quality outcomes.
• Provide skilled nursing visits, assess patient progress, and evaluate responses to treatment.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, treatment plans, and health promotion.
• Cook up care coordination with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Supervise LPNs and Home Care Aides in carrying out the established plan of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and reporting requirements.
• Participate in care conferences, interdisciplinary team meetings, SBAR reports, and quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an Associate Degree or Diploma Nursing Program.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience or one year in a specialty nursing area.
• Strong computer skills.
• Possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an NLN-approved program (preferred).
• Experience in medical-surgical and/or home health areas (preferred).