Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
Day Kimball Hospital
Putnam, CT

Registered Nurse (RN) Homecare 1st shift 40 hours

Registered Nurse - RN - Homecare Up to $8,000 Sign on Bonus 1st Shift Fantastic Benefits and bonus eligible role! $8,000 Sign on Bonus 1st Shift Job Title: RN - Registered Nurse Department: Homecare Position Type: Staff Weekends: Every Third Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm - 32 Hours Homecare Registered Nurse Job Summary: The Registered Staff Nurse provides comprehensive nursing services to individuals, families and groups. She/he is responsible for the overall coordination of the Plan of Care, and is proficient in all components of the nursing process. She/he is directly responsible to the Clinical Supervisor. Homecare Registered Nurse Essential Responsibilities: * Provides skilled nursing care to patients in their homes (including admission/discharge) on a family centered basis while recording/maintaining complete patient record on Protable Electronic Device and/or paper record. * Teaches, demonstrates, supervises and evaluates care given by peers, HHAs, family members and significant others. * According to age and developmental level of the patient, systematically assesses the patient's physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, spiritual and discharge needs. * Develops and implements a plan of care for each patient. * Utilizes effective oral and written communication skills to include completeness and accuracy of documentation. * Evaluates the plan of care and reformulates th goals as necessary. * Demonstrates accurate technical skill and operational knowledge of patient care equipment and procedure, including venipuncture to administer IV medication, TPN, lipids, etc. * Recognizes unsafe and life threatening situations and intervenes appropriately. Homecare Registered Nurse Qualifications: * Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required. * Connecticut State license required. * Two years of recent medical/acute care or critical care experience as a registered nurse, or an equivalent level of experience preferred. * Achieve Home Health Care specific competencies within the time frame determined by the department. * Valid Connecticut Driver's License and proof of current insurance coverage required. Homecare Registered Nurse Benefits Summary: * Medical/Dental/Vision * Pharmacy Plan * Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance * Short & Long Term Disability * HSA or FSA accounts * Accident & Critical Illness Coverage * 401K Plan with match * Vacation Time * Sick Days * Paid Holidays * Education Reimbursement * Additional Benefits Day Kimball Healthcare is a non-profit, integrated medical services provider comprised of Day Kimball Hospital, healthcare centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield and Putnam, Day Kimball HomeCare, Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern CT, Day Kimball HomeMakers, and Day Kimball Medical Group. Its service area includes Northeast Connecticut as well as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities. Day Kimball Healthcare's comprehensive network offers more than 1,400 employees including nearly 300 associated, highly-skilled physicians, surgeons and specialists. Its website is daykimball.org. Day Kimball Healthcare is an Affirmative Action / equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws. Day Kimball is a smoke free environment.