Registered Nurse: Per Diem CT

About the role

Alvita Care is seeking experienced, CT-licensed Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide private duty nursing services in Western Connecticut (Fairfield, New Haven, Litchfield County). Ideal candidates are reliable, compassionate, and willing to deliver consistent, one-on-one care.

Schedule

• Per diem shifts from 6hrs, 8hrs to 12hrs
• Day and night shifts available
• Opportunities to make skilled nursing visits
• Work part-time, per diem, or around your current work schedule
• Shifts are assigned to provide 1:1 care in the home environment

Qualifications

• CT RN licensure
• BLS, ACLS, or CPR certification
• Minimum of one (1) year demonstrated experience as an RN
• Ability to put patients at ease and explain physician's instructions
• Ability to multi-task with excellent organization skills
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Team player and ability to work independently
• Valid driver's license or Non-Driver photo ID card
• Drivers preferred

Essential duties & responsibilities

• Assess needs of the clients to develop a plan of care
• Consult with Management on complex/unique cases
• Provide a plan of care with support of the Clinical/Medical/appropriate multidisciplinary members to ensure the services follow the plan of care by assessment, planning, coordination, counseling, teaching and supervision to meet needs of the clients/patients
• Monitor/Assess patients/clients' condition, effects of the care plan
• Oversee/supervise the care provided to the patient by Licensed Practical Nurses and Paraprofessionals
• Manage, plan, coordinate and execute the patient's safe discharge from service
• Ensure that physician's orders, discharge summary and communication to team members, patient and family members adhere to company and regulatory requirements
• Communicate and consult with patient's MD with all manners when needed, manage and coordinate all aspects of assigned caseload
• Assist patients with activities of daily living
• Document content and process of all services provided in internal system properly
• Transport/utilize medical equipment to and from clients/patients' home/facilities
• Travel to patient/clients' homes and/or other facilities
• Perform other related duties and participates in special projects, as assigned

Company overview

Alvita Care is a mission-driven Home Healthcare & Personal Care Agency with four branches and over 500 caregivers. We provide relief and assurance to family members in the areas of In-Home Personal Care, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Palliative & Hospice Care, and Geriatric Care Management and have earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. Alvita Care clients are all private-pay and we do not accept Medicare or Medicaid. As we expand our circle of care, we are seeking top-notch caregivers to service our Connecticut needs. We have private-duty one-on-one care cases available as well as facility based care cases. All applicants are subject to a phone screening to determine compatibility and overall availability of accommodations for both the caregiver and the agency. Please note that cases with Alvita Care are only available to caregivers who successfully complete the onboarding process.