Per Diem for Private Duty RN Registered Nurse (Bilingual preferred)

Alvita Care•Naugatuck, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Alvita Care is seeking experienced, CT-licensed Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide private duty nursing services. Ideal candidates are reliable, compassionate, and willing to deliver consistent, one-on-one care. This is a per diem position with shifts ranging from 6 to 12 hours, available for both day and night shifts. Opportunities include skilled nursing visits and providing 1:1 care in the home environment. Alvita Care is a mission-driven Home Healthcare & Personal Care Agency with four branches and over 500 caregivers, providing services such as In-Home Personal Care, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Palliative & Hospice Care, and Geriatric Care Management. They have earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. All clients are private-pay.

Requirements

CT RN licensure
BLS, ACLS, or CPR certification
Minimum of One (1) year demonstrated experience as an RN
Ability to put patients at ease and explain physician's instructions
Ability to multi-task with excellent organization skills
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
Knowledge of medical terminology
Team player and ability to work independently
Valid driver's license or Non-Driver photo ID card

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred
Drivers preferred

Responsibilities

Assess needs of the clients to develop a plan of care
Consult with Management on complex/unique cases
Provide a plan of care with support of the Clinical/Medical/appropriate multidisciplinary members to ensure the services follow the plan of care by assessment, planning, coordination, counseling, teaching and supervision to meet needs of the clients/patients/
Monitor/Assess patients/clients' condition, effects of the care plan
Oversees/supervises the care provided to the patient by Licensed Practical Nurses and Paraprofessionals
Manages, plans, coordinates and executes the patient's safe discharge from service
Ensures that physician's orders, discharge summary and communication to team members, patient and family members adhere to company and regulatory requirements
Communicates and consults with patient's MD with all manners when needed, manage and coordinate all aspects of assigned caseload
Assists patients with activities of daily living
Documents content and process of all services provided in internal system properly
Transport/utilize medical equipment to and from clients/patients' home/facilities
Travel to patient/clients' homes and/or other facilities
Perform other related duties and participates in special project, as assigned