RN - Home Health Care/Hospice

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as a Primary Care Nurse.
Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, has been fulfilling our mission for more than 115 years. Our Person-Centered Care Model allows our colleagues to learn and grow within our organization, all while providing integrated support to the patient. As part of Hartford HealthCare, we leverage cutting edge technology to provide quality care in our client’s home. Provides skilled nursing care to hospice clients in their homes or community health settings ensuring the delivery of outcome based, high quality, cost-effective care.
Conducts a complete nursing assessment based on referral data, client/family interview, and clinical observation of patient health status. Demonstrates clinical expertise in symptom management and end of life issues.
Develops a plan of care in collaboration with client and all disciplines based on assessment data which documents need for services, appropriate discharge planning, short- and long-term goals, and the utilizations of appropriate resources. Modifies plan of care as conditions change.
Demonstrates understanding of payer information in order to maximize care planning. Utilizes Hospice Levels of care appropriately.
Makes follow-up visits to provide skilled care to assess disease progress and evaluates response to treatment so as to promote peaceful death; provides support to client/family utilizing teaching principles to promote and restore health and prevent disease and disability, as possible; coordinates care with providers. Refers, collaborates, and coordinates all client care services. Consults with physician regarding client needs and plan of care. Directs LPNs in carrying out the established plan of care.
Directs Home Care Aides and supervises plan of care.
Refers clients/family to other community resources as needed.
Participates in the evaluation of care given by paraprofessional staff.
Participates in health care programs.
Participates in client care conferences, staff, and group meetings.
Graduate of an Associate’s of diploma program in nursing required. Graduate of NLN approved BSN program preferred.
Experience: One year nursing experience OR one year nursing experience in a specialty required. Experience Medical/surgery or home care experience preferred.
Licensure, Certification, Registration License to practice in the State of Connecticut required.

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