Primary Care RN

Hartford HealthCare at Home • Torrington, CT

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About The Position

Hartford HealthCare at Home is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, one-on-one care in patients’ homes and community-based settings in the Litchfield, Morris, Bantam, and Thomaston area. The nurse assesses patients, monitors their conditions and responses to treatment, carries out plans of care, educates patients and caregivers, coordinates with the care team, and connects families with community resources. The role includes directing LPNs and supervising Home Care Aide plans of care as appropriate, maintaining accurate documentation, and participating in ongoing education and professional development. Local travel within the assigned territory is required, with mileage reimbursement.

The position is full-time on a day schedule, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It also covers one weekend per month and one major and two minor holidays per year. Hartford HealthCare at Home describes itself as Connecticut’s largest provider of home care services and says it has served patients and families for more than 115 years.

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.
• Mileage reimbursement for local travel.
• Career development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree