Primary Care RN - HomeCare

Hartford HealthCare at Home•East Hartford, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare at Home is seeking a Primary Care Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to clients in home and community-based settings. The role supports the delivery of outcome-based, high-quality, cost-effective care and collaborates with team members to achieve exceptional outcomes. The position is part of a person-centered care model, with access to technology and opportunities to learn and grow within Hartford HealthCare. The nurse maintains client records according to agency documentation standards; makes follow-up visits to provide skilled care, assess disease progress, and evaluate response to treatment; and supports patients and families through teaching that promotes and restores health and helps prevent disease and disability. The nurse carries out and coordinates the plan of care, consults with physicians and other care team members, directs LPNs, and supervises Home Care Aides. The role also connects clients and families with community resources and participates in in-service education.

Requirements

Graduate of an Associate’s Degree or diploma program in nursing.
One year of nursing experience or one year of nursing experience in a specialty.
Registered nurse licensed to practice in the state of Connecticut.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an NLN-approved BSN program.
Medical/surgery or home care experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain client records using the Agency’s documentation standards.
Make follow-up visits to provide skilled care, assess disease progress, and evaluate response to treatment.
Support patients and families using teaching principles to promote and restore health and prevent disease and disability.
Carry out the plan of care.
Teach patients and reinforce client and caregiver education.
Refer, collaborate, and coordinate client care services; consult with physicians about client needs and plans of care.
Communicate and confer with the Nurse Care Coordinator and others involved in patient care.
Direct LPNs in carrying out the established plan of care.
Direct Home Care Aides and supervise the plan of care.
Refer clients and families to community resources as needed.
Attend and participate in in-service education programs.