Primary Care RN Home Health
About The Position
Hartford HealthCare at Home is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide one-on-one skilled nursing care in patients’ homes and community-based settings. The role serves Watertown, Middlebury, Southbury, and Woodbury, Connecticut. The nurse assesses patient conditions, monitors disease progression and treatment responses, carries out plans of care, educates patients and caregivers, coordinates with the care team, documents care, and connects patients and families with community resources. The position also includes directing LPNs and supervising Home Care Aide plans of care when appropriate, along with ongoing education and professional development. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position, with one weekend per month and coverage for one major and two minor holidays per year. Compensation is salary-based. Hartford HealthCare at Home describes itself as Connecticut’s largest provider of home care services, serving patients and families for more than 115 years, and offers a collaborative, person-centered care model supported by technology.
Requirements
- Graduate of an Associate Degree or diploma program in nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse license to practice in Connecticut.
- At least one year of nursing experience or one year of experience in a nursing specialty.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an NLN-approved program.
- Medical-surgical or home care experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care to patients in home and community-based settings.
- Assess each patient’s condition, monitor disease progression, evaluate responses to treatment, and carry out the established plan of care.
- Educate patients and caregivers using practical teaching strategies that promote recovery, independence, and disease prevention.
- Coordinate care with physicians, Nurse Care Coordinators, therapists, LPNs, Home Care Aides, and other care team members.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency standards.
- Connect patients and families with appropriate community resources.
- Direct LPNs and supervise the Home Care Aide plan of care, as appropriate.
- Participate in ongoing education and professional development.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Generous paid time off and holidays for qualified employees
- Career development and growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
