Home Health Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in home health or wound care.
• Strong clinical knowledge of wound assessment and treatment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing chronic wounds, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, and wound vacs.
• Experience working in a home healthcare setting.
• Strong documentation and EHR experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive wound assessments, including evaluation of wound type, stage, and severity.
• Develop and implement individualized wound care plans based on physician orders and clinical assessments.
• Perform wound care treatments, including dressing changes, topical treatments, and other prescribed interventions.
• Monitor wound healing progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound care techniques, infection prevention, and proper home care practices.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Document wound care assessments, treatments, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Monitor for signs of infection and respond appropriately according to physician orders.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care discussions and provide updates on patient progress.

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.