RN Home Health Care Nurse

Manages skilled professional nursing care to the client as ordered by the physician in accordance with the policies and procedures of Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Connecticut. Participates in health promotion programs as needed.
The Home Care Nurse is directly responsible to the Supervisor of Clinical Services.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
develops care plan; implements, evaluates, and revises plan of care as indicated.

• Provides professional nursing care including appropriate preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing in accordance with physician's orders and the nursing care plan.plan.
• Implements or delegates responsibility for 24 hour care plan and home health aide services.
• Coordinates services with the client, family and others involved in the care plan
• notify physician and other personnel of changes in client condition; revises care plan as appropriate
• Identifies client and family needs for other health or community services and refers when appropriate.
• Determines aspects of care plan for delegation to home health aide; develops written plan of care and instructions for home health aide, supervises and evaluates home health aide according to Agency policies, participates in orientation and teaching of home health aides when appropriate.
• Arranges supervision of home health aide when necessary.
• Documents all services and coordination in the clinical record.
• Completes all required statistical and financial information.
• Projects a positive attitude and enthusiasm about agency mission, philosophy, and policies.

Nursing Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing. Bachelors in Nursing preferred.
Two years nursing experience preferred. Previous home care experience desirable, but not required.
Registered Nurse with Valid (or eligible) Connecticut license.
Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing.