Primary Care Nurse (RN, Registered Nurse, Visiting Nurse) - HomeCare
About The Position
Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, is seeking a Primary Care Nurse to join their team. This role is part of a person-centered care model, providing skilled nursing care to clients in home and community-based settings. The nurse will ensure the delivery of outcome-based, high-quality, cost-effective care and collaborate with team members to achieve exceptional outcomes. Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth within Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network, utilizing cutting-edge technology to provide quality care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an Associate’s Degree or diploma program in nursing
- One year nursing experience
- One year nursing experience in a specialty
- Registered nurse with a license to practice in the state of CT
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of NLN approved BSN program
- Medical/surgery or home care experience
Responsibilities
- Provides skilled nursing care to clients in home and community-based settings.
- Ensures the delivery of outcome-based, high-quality, cost-effective care.
- Collaborates with all team members to achieve exceptional outcomes.
- Maintains a client record utilizing the Agency’s standard for documentation.
- Makes follow-up visits to provide skilled care, assess disease progress, and evaluate response to treatment.
- Provides support to patient/family utilizing teaching principles to promote and restore health and prevent disease and disability.
- Coordinates care with providers.
- Carries out the plan of care.
- Teaches patients and reinforces client/caregiver teaching and education.
- Refers, collaborates, and coordinates all client care services.
- Consults with physician regarding client needs and plan of care.
- Communicates/conferences with Nurse Care Coordinator and all involved in the patient’s care.
- Directs LPNs 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 programs.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
