Primary Care RN

Hartford Healthcare•Torrington, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Hartford HealthCare at Home as a Registered Nurse providing high-quality, one-on-one care in patients’ homes and community-based settings. The role serves the Litchfield/Morris/Bantam/Thomaston territory and includes local travel, with mileage reimbursement. Nurses build relationships with patients and families, support them through every stage of care, and contribute to the communities served. The organization describes a person-centered care model, collaborative teams, and innovative technology that support excellent care and continued learning and growth. This is a full-time, day-shift position. Hartford HealthCare offers a competitive benefits program intended to support employee well-being and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision benefits.

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.