Float Primary Care Registered Nurse - Home Health

Hartford HealthCare at Home•Watertown, CT

13h

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare at Home is hiring a Registered Nurse for a float position covering the Watertown office territory, including surrounding Wolcott, Cheshire, and Watertown areas. The nurse provides skilled, one-on-one care to patients in home and community-based settings, working with patients and families to support recovery, independence, and disease prevention. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It includes local travel within the assigned territory, with mileage reimbursement, and coverage for one weekend per month and one major and one minor holiday per year. The position is fully benefit eligible.

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 members of the care team.
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.