Baylor Registered Nurse (RN) – Weekend Home Health
About The Position
Health Care Connectors provides compassionate, personalized healthcare to patients in their homes. The Baylor Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled nursing care to home health patients during designated weekend hours, supporting continuity of care through comprehensive assessments, scheduled visits, admissions, and timely responses to changes in patient condition. The RN collaborates with physicians, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and carry out individualized care plans. The role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to work independently in the home setting.
Requirements
- Current, active Connecticut Registered Nurse license.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- At least one year of clinical nursing experience.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Strong assessment, critical-thinking, and care coordination skills.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize patient needs.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for patient visits.
- Consistent availability for the designated Baylor weekend schedule.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Home health experience.
- Experience with OASIS assessments and electronic medical records.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and identify patient care needs.
- Complete admissions, resumptions of care, re-certifications, routine visits, and discharges as assigned.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with the patient, physician, and care team.
- Provide skilled nursing services, including wound care, medication management, and other ordered treatments within demonstrated competencies.
- Monitor patient progress and promptly communicate changes in condition to the appropriate provider and clinical leadership.
- Educate patients and caregivers on medications, symptom management, disease processes, and home safety.
- Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation and required assessments.
- Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to support continuity of care throughout the weekend.
- Provide clear hand-off communication regarding patient needs, outstanding concerns, and follow-up priorities.
- Follow infection prevention practices, patient privacy requirements, and agency policies.
- Participate in relevant meetings, training, and quality improvement activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of paid vacation.
- 401(k) retirement plan available after one year of employment.
- Supplemental insurance options, including short-term disability, accident, critical illness, life, legal, travel, and pet insurance.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of patients and families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
