RN Homecare Weekend Admission Nurse

Masonicare Corp•New Haven, CT

1d•$40 - $54

About The Position

Masonicare Home Health & Hospice is seeking an RN Homecare Weekend Admission Nurse to serve the New Haven, Connecticut area. The role ensures the quality and safety of nursing and home health services and coordinates care in accordance with agency philosophy and standards. Its primary function is admitting patients to service, including medication reconciliation and completion of the OASIS data set. Nurses typically complete two to three admissions per day and may perform revisits as needed to meet agency productivity. The schedule is a day shift, working 24 hours per week and paid for 32 hours per week. Weekend scheduling is flexible, with options of Friday through Sunday or Saturday through Monday. The pay range is $40.00–$52.00, based on experience.

Requirements

Active RN licensure.
Recent homecare experience.
Clean driver's license and reliable transportation.
Demonstrated competent nursing skills and competency in skills required for best clinical practice.
Ability to use assessment data to address patients’ physical and psychosocial needs.
Understanding of the nursing process, interpersonal relationships, and dynamics; ability to maintain a positive professional demeanor.
Organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Basic PC skills.

Nice To Haves

OASIS certification.

Responsibilities

Carry out the client’s plan of care as developed by the nurse case manager, address problems in the plan, identify interdisciplinary care needs, and recommend additional home health services.
Assist the nurse case manager in coordinating the plan of care, maintain continuity with other professionals assigned to the case, communicate changes in client status, and participate in care conferences.
Supervise care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses; educate and conduct supervisory visits for home health aides.
Educate, supervise, and counsel clients and families about home nursing procedures and other care needs, using agency educational materials as appropriate.
Enter patient and job information accurately and promptly in the computer to support OASIS data, service orders, timesheets, and other required documents and reports.
Participate in the agency’s continuous quality improvement program.
Communicate effectively and tactfully with clients, taking into account age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities, and physical condition.
Report to work on time, use time off appropriately, and complete annual education and medical requirements.
Perform other duties as required.