Registered Nurse Per Visit

Northwell Health•Danbury, CT

About The Position

Provides professional care to patients utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with other health care team members. The position works on a per diem basis and is paid at a per-visit rate of $70.00. The role serves patients and families through assessment, care planning, clinical services, education, referrals, and coordination with physicians and other health care team members.

Requirements

Current RN license in the State of Connecticut.
Minimum experience: zero to six months.
Associate-level degree.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Experience in a qualified home health agency.
RN and BLS credentials.

Responsibilities

Assess the physical, emotional, socioeconomic, and environmental needs of patients and their families.
Identify problems using the patient database, nursing process, and physician’s plan of treatment.
Develop a plan of care and explain to patients and families the implications of the diagnosis and nature of treatment, consistent with the physician’s plan.
Observe and evaluate patients’ physical and emotional conditions and reactions to drugs or treatments, and report findings to the physician.
Interpret social and physical environmental factors affecting patient care to the physician.
Assess health status through observation, interview, and analysis.
Counsel families on basic wellness principles and apply information related to nutrition, safety, education, mental health, and dental care.
Perform screening and diagnostic procedures according to approved medical policies, procedures, and competency levels of the Danbury VNA.
Assist physicians with examinations and treatments in clinics in which the Agency participates.
Interpret test findings to individuals or families and make appropriate referrals.
Obtain laboratory specimens when indicated.
Provide preventive immunizations or treatments under medical supervision.
Attend required continuing education courses.
Participate in the Quality Management Program.
Fulfill compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Perform other duties as assigned.