Home Care Palliative Care Registered Nurse-RN

Home/Palliative Care RN

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Description:

Hiring Home/Palliative Care RN for Waterbury territory! $10,000 sign on bonus - Flexible Scheduling Opportunities - Benefits Day 1!

Home Care and Palliative Care RN Position Purpose:

Provides primary nursing care to home based care patients as ordered by the physician, and in accordance to 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. Provides functional support/supervision to Home Healthcare Aides and LPNs as needed. Provides therapeutic intervention, overall care management and achievement of top decile client outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Hiring Home Care and Palliative Care RN for Waterbury territory! Travel involved.

What You Will Do:

• Accurately assesses patient condition and risk at admission, at required time points, and as needed, utilizing appropriate standardized documentation. Assesses the patient's condition and needs and determines the appropriate level of care.
• In collaboration with the physician, Population Health Case Manager, and patient, develops appropriate assessment-based plan of care including: attainable patient goals and services needed to improve and/or stabilize patient's medical condition, functional abilities and promote independence.
• Maintains a current working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Organizational Integrity Program, Code of Ethics, as well as agency policies and procedures and follows Code of Conduct.
• Reports changes in patient condition in a timely manner to the physician and/or Population Health Case Manager. Obtains orders for changes in the plan of care to respond to the patient's condition.
• Follows orders for treatment and provides services as indicated on the plan of care.
• Utilizes and implements appropriate educational tools and pathways per guidelines and/or policy and procedure

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved nursing education program, BSN preferred.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
• One (1) year experience as a professional acute care nurse
• Home care experience preferred but not required
• Must have current Driver's license and reliable transportation

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance - day one benefits
• Short and long-term disability
• 403b with matching contribution
• Mileage reimbursement
• Generous paid time off PLUS 7 paid holidays
• Comprehensive orientation
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year

Ministry/Facility Information:

Trinity Health Of New England At Home provides compassionate, exceptional care where people are most comfortable: at home. We are the area's most comprehensive home care provider with trusted quality of care. With new strategy, vision and technology, we are growing and shaping the future of healthcare!

Our Commitment:

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.