On Call Visiting Nurse (RN, Hospice) - HomeCare
Clinical Laboratory Partners
Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network as an On Call Visiting NurseHartford HealthCare at Home the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut has been fulfilling our mission for more than years Our Person Centered Care Model allows our employees 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 clientrsquos home Most importantly our employees are appreciated for the real differences they make in both the lives of their clients and their clientsrsquo 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 patientfamily 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 clientfamily 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 Agencys standard for documentation Makes follow up visits to provide skilled care to assess disease progress and evaluates response to treatment provides support to clientfamily utilizing teaching principles to promote and restore health and prevent disease and disability as possible coordinates care with providers Teaches patients and reinforces clientcaregiver teaching and education Preparesteachessupports 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 LPNrsquos in carrying out the established plan of care Directs Home Care Aides and supervises plan of care Refers clientfamily 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 basisWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network as an On Call Visiting NurseHartford HealthCare at Home the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut has been fulfilling our mission for more than years Our Person Centered Care Model allows our employees 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 clientrsquos home Most importantly our employees are appreciated for the real differences they make in both the lives of their clients and their clientsrsquo 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 patientfamily 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 clientfamily 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 Agencys standard for documentation Makes follow up visits to provide skilled care to assess disease progress and evaluates response to treatment provides support to clientfamily utilizing teaching principles to promote and restore health and prevent disease and disability as possible coordinates care with providers Teaches patients and reinforces clientcaregiver teaching and education Preparesteachessupports 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 LPNrsquos in carrying out the established plan of care Directs Home Care Aides and supervises plan of care Refers clientfamily 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 basisRegistered Nurse with a license to practice in the State of ConnecticutEducationGraduate of an Associates or diploma program in nursing graduate of NLN approved BSN program preferredExperienceOne year nursing experience or one year nursing experience in a specialty medicalsurgery or home care preferred Computer skills preferredWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentRegistered Nurse with a license to practice in the State of ConnecticutEducationGraduate of an Associates or diploma program in nursing graduate of NLN approved BSN program preferredExperienceOne year nursing experience or one year nursing experience in a specialty medicalsurgery or home care preferred Computer skills preferredWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment
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