Registered Nurse (RN) Job, Per Visit Days, Homecare

Homecare Registered Nurse (RN)

Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Homecare Per Visit Day Shift job in Thompson, CT. The Homecare Registered Nurse (RN) will provide comprehensive nursing services to individuals, families, and groups. Functions as a primary care staff nurse on an interim basis to cover in the absence of a permanent RN. Proficient in all components of the nursing process. Functions as a skilled public health nurse in homes, clinics, or programs. Directly responsible to the Clinical Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides skilled nursing care to patients in their homes (including admission/discharge) on a family centered basis while recording/maintaining complete patient record on Portable Electronic Device and/or paper record.
• Teaches, demonstrates, supervises and evaluates care given by peers, HHAs, family members and significant others.
• Performs venipuncture to administer IV drip medication, TPN or lipids, which have been approved for home administration.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to drive an automobile year-round in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, assess priorities, record information accurately.
• Ability to use Portable Electronic Device to record/maintain patient information pertaining to Plan of Care.
• Demonstrate sincere concern in caring for patients who are ill or handicapped and willing to be accountable for maintaining Day Kimball Hospital standards on confidentiality.
• Good physical and mental health, ability to assist with heavy lifting and capable of working under pressure. Ability to use arms, eyes, hands and fingers with skill.
• Ability to communicate with and relate to patients and their families with patience and tact.
• Maintain an awareness of patient's age and developmental level when identifying how best to conduct patient care.
• Medium work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Requires daily driving an automobile varied distances to patient locations and the ability to enter/exit an automobile numerous times during the day.
• Requires the ability to enter buildings using varied levels of stairs.
• Demonstrate basic nursing measures (i.e., transferring clients and/or body positioning in bed or chair).
• In and out of motor vehicles in all weather conditions with varying temperatures. A job is considered outside if the worker spends approximately 75% or more of the time outside. Some inside environmental conditions exist. Varying degrees of exposure to blood, blood borne pathogens, and all body fluids may exist.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Current license to perform as a registered nurse in the State of Connecticut required.
• Two years of recent medical/acute care or critical care experience as a registered nurse, or an equivalent level of experience preferred.
• Valid Connecticut Driver's License and proof of current insurance coverage required.

Why Choose Day Kimball Health? The Care You Need. Close to Home. For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families. At Day Kimball, we are passionate about both our patients and our employees. We are growing our talented team every day and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be a part of an organization that values both personal and professional growth.