On Call Visiting Nurse (RN) - Homecare

Company: Hartford HealthCare at Home
Location: Jewett City
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

On Call Visiting Nurse (RN) - Homecare at Hartford HealthCare at Home summary: As an On Call Visiting Nurse at Hartford HealthCare, you will provide skilled nursing care in home and community settings, focusing on personalized care and effective communication. Your responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing care plans, coordinating with healthcare teams, and educating patients and families. This role emphasizes flexible scheduling and the use of advanced technology to deliver high-quality healthcare services. Location Detail: 227 Dunham St Norwich (10414)
Shift Detail: Open to discussing flexible schedule, 7 days on, 7 days off, PPV, etc. Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network as an On Call Visiting 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. Most importantly, our colleagues are appreciated for the real differences they make in both the lives of their clients and their clients' families. Provides skilled nursing care to clients in their homes or community health settings ensuring the delivery of outcome based, high quality, cost effective care In general, most of the time will be spent in the following activities: Assumes responsibility for evening, night, weekend, and holiday on-call duty as scheduled and consistent with agency policies and procedures Assumes primary responsibility for total region census during assigned shift, including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation phases of the nursing process Maintain regular communication with Nurse Supervisors, attending physician, and case manager concerning patient/family care needs and response to interventions. Respond to medical or emotional crisis and make home visit to provide direct care as appropriate. Reviews referrals, and initiates contact with client and family 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 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 utilization of appropriate resources. Modifies plan of care as conditions change Demonstrates understanding of payer information in order to maximize care planning. Initiates and maintains a client record utilizing the Agency's standard for documentation Makes follow-up visits to provide skilled care to assess disease progress and evaluates response to treatment; provides support to client/family utilizing teaching principles to promote and restore health and prevent disease and disability, as possible; coordinates care with providers. Teaches patients and reinforces client/caregiver teaching and education. Prepares/teaches/supports family regarding signs and symptoms, as appropriate. Refers, collaborates and coordinates all client care services. Consults with physician regarding client needs and plan of care Directs LPN's in carrying out the established plan of care. Directs Home Care Aides and supervises plan of care Refers client/family to other community resources as needed Attends and participates in in-service education program Seeks consultation and guidance from supervisor Completes reporting requirements on a timely basis Qualifications Education: Graduate of an Associate's or diploma program in nursing; BSN program, preferred Experience: One year nursing experience or one year nursing experience in a specialty; medical/surgery or home care, preferred. Computer skills preferred. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.


Keywords: home healthcare, nursing, patient care, on-call nursing, home visit, healthcare technology, nursing assessment, care coordination, patient education, community health

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