Private Duty Nurse - Live-In (LPN or RN) – Per Diem
About The Position
RVNAhealth is seeking a compassionate Live-In Nurse (LPN preferred; RN considered) to provide one-on-one care in a private home setting. This per diem role supports a patient transitioning from rehab to home. Location: Southbury, CT Start: 2nd week of January (pending patient discharge from rehab) Duration: 1-2 months Schedule: Live-in; 12.5 hours/day (breaks included) Why RVNAhealth? RVNAhealth (formerly known as RVNA, the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association) is a twelve-time winner of the Hearst Media Top Workplaces Award. We offer rewarding career opportunities where you can make an enormous impact. RVNAhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. It will be a condition of employment at RVNAhealth to submit to a pre-employment physical/drug screen and background check, which may include the following: fingerprinting, verification of employment, paraprofessional certifications, designations or licenses, and educational background.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Current CT RN or LPN license (LPN preferred) or Compact license required (active and in good standing).
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (hospital or home health preferred)
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Computer literate
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in the home
- Complete patient assessments and develop/update plans of care
- Coordinate care and communicate with physicians
- Monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation per RVNA policies
- Educate patients and families on wellness and safety
- Follow all agency policies, HIPAA, infection control, and regulatory standards
- Participate in required in-services and maintain CPR certification
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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