Registered Nurse - PRN (Norwalk, CT)

Registered Nurse - PRN (Norwalk, CT)

NORWALK, CT 06851

Overview

Salary Range $1.00 - $1.00 Hourly Position Type Per Diem Travel Percentage Up to 25%

Description

Constellation Home Care is looking for a compassionate and skilled PRN/Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team! This is a field-based RN position requiring someone to drive and cover an assigned territory treating patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, and in skilled nursing facilities.

The territory will cover Norwalk and Stamford, CT

Constellation Health Services was founded to be an innovative leader in the post-acute continuums by the development of core teams that embody clinical excellence, uniqueness within their communities and act with authentic intention. We believe that serving patients in the community setting is the most important activity of the organization. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care with compassion and respect for each person.

Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled nursing and head-to-toe assessments to the adult and geriatric population. This includes the oversight of medication administration and wound care treatment as prescribed in the physician's plan of care.
• Provide visiting home health services to an assigned caseload including admissions, re-certification and discharges.
• Develop the Plan of Care in coordination with all health care professionals assigned to the case.
• Be knowledgeable in the use of the current OASIS assessment for all patient admissions, re-certification, transfers and discharges.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease process, medications, plan of care and individualized treatment plan.
• Report to the Clinical Manager on a daily basis.
• Provide documentation using the provided iPad within the required time frame.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), mileage reimbursement, health insurance and PTO (must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits)
• Opportunities for professional development and training to advance your career.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment that values compassion and empathy.
• The satisfaction of making a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse Licensed in the state of employment, graduate of an accredited RN program.
• At least 1-2 years of RN experience is a MUST; Home care preferred
• Oasis experience is strongly desired
• Experience in managing PleurX Catheters, Foley Catheters, Wound Vac Systems, and Ostomy care a plus
• Have reliable transportation and be willing to commute to provide the best in-home patient care.
• Some weekend days are required, and summer and winter holiday commitments as needed.
• Basic knowledge of iOs operating system