Home Health Weekend Registered Nurse

Pathwell Health•Waterbury, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Weekend Registered Nurse in Waterbury, Connecticut, will be on call from Friday at 4:30 pm until Monday at 8:00 am (eastern). This role is responsible for covering as-needed visits and scheduled weekend visits, including admissions. Compensation includes an on-call stipend plus pay per visit. The Nurse will assess patient health, develop and implement care plans, and maintain medical records. Responsibilities also include advising patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and case management. Licensing or registration is required.

Requirements

Must be available on weekends from Friday 4:30 pm until Monday 8:00 am (eastern)
Associates degree required
Current and valid Connecticut Registered Nurse License
Current CPR certification (required)
Driver’s License, Car Insurance & Car Registration
Strong interpersonal skills that build personal rapport and establish trust with the client
Computer literate
Strong organizational skills
Excellent written and communication skills
Ability to meet physical demands of the job (ex: lifting 50 pounds for transfers)

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited state approved, Bachelor’s Degree from school of nursing preferred
Prior nursing experience, specifically in home health (preferred)
Home health care experience
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

On call from Friday at 4:30 pm until Monday at 8:00 am (eastern)
Must cover any as-needed visits that arise, as well as schedule weekend visits, including admission visits
Provide skilled nursing treatments as ordered by the client’s doctor
Complete evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication reviews
Coordinate with physicians, therapists and other individuals in the client’s care plan
Assess and chart observations of the client’s condition at each visit
Maintain complete and accurate documentation of nursing care
Work collaboratively with all members of the health care team
Provide education to clients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies
Record patients' medical information and vital signs
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or other anesthetic
Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
Engage in research activities and participation in formal educational training activities related to nursing
Perform other duties as assigned