Day Kimball Healthcare
Registered Nurse (RN) Job, Per Visit Days, Homecare
Day Kimball Healthcare, Putnam, Connecticut, us, 06260
Day Kimball Healthcare is hiring for a Registered Nurse for the Homecare Per Visit Day Shift job in Putnam, CT.
As the Homecare Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide comprehensive nursing services to individuals, families and groups. She/he will function as a primary care staff nurse on an interim basis to cover in the absence of a permanent RN. She/he is proficient in all components of the nursing process. She/he may function as a skilled public health nurse in homes, clinics, or programs. She/he is directly responsible to the Clinical Supervisor.
Registered Nurse Job Responsibilities:Provides skilled nursing care to patients in their homes (including admission/discharge) on a family centered basis while recording/maintaining complete patient record on Portable Electronic Device and/or paper record.Teaches, demonstrates, supervises and evaluates care given by peers, HHAs, family members and significant others.Performs venipuncture to administer IV drip medication, TPN or lipids, which have been approved for home administration.Registered Nurse Skills and Abilities:
Ability to drive an automobile year-round in varying weather conditions.Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, assess priorities, record information accurately.Ability to use Portable Electronic Device to record/maintain patient information pertaining to Plan of Care.Demonstrate sincere concern in caring for patients who are ill or handicapped and willing to be accountable for maintaining Day Kimball Hospital standards on confidentiality.Good physical and mental health, ability to assist with heavy lifting and capable of working under pressure. Ability to use arms, eyes, hands and fingers with skill.Ability to communicate with and relate to patients and their families with patience and tact.Maintain an awareness of patient's age and developmental level when identifying how best to conduct patient care.Medium work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time), and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently (frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.Requires daily driving an automobile varied distances to patient locations and the ability to enter/exit an automobile numerous times during the day.Requires the ability to enter buildings using varied levels of stairs.Demonstrate basic nursing measures (i.e., transferring clients and/or body positioning in bed or chair).In and out of motor vehicles in all weather conditions with varying temperatures. A job is considered outside if the worker spends approximately 75% or more of the time outside. Some inside environmental conditions exist. Varying degrees of exposure to blood, blood borne pathogens, and all body fluids may exist.Registered Nurse Education and Experience Requirements:
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required.Current license to perform as a registered nurse in the State of Connecticut required.Two years of recent medical/acute care or critical care experience as a registered nurse, or an equivalent level of experience preferred.Valid Connecticut Driver's License and proof of current insurance coverage required.
At Day Kimball Health, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our community, ensuring it remains accessible and close to home. As a non-profit integrated medical services provider, we offer comprehensive healthcare services encompassing primary care, a wide range of medical and surgical specialties, along with leading-edge technology and sophisticated diagnostics.
Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws.
Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.
Would you like to utilize your clinical expertise at the largest employer in northeast Connecticut known for its excellence in individualized care? We invite you to be a part of our team as a Registered Nurse where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!
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As the Homecare Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide comprehensive nursing services to individuals, families and groups. She/he will function as a primary care staff nurse on an interim basis to cover in the absence of a permanent RN. She/he is proficient in all components of the nursing process. She/he may function as a skilled public health nurse in homes, clinics, or programs. She/he is directly responsible to the Clinical Supervisor.
Registered Nurse Job Responsibilities:Provides skilled nursing care to patients in their homes (including admission/discharge) on a family centered basis while recording/maintaining complete patient record on Portable Electronic Device and/or paper record.Teaches, demonstrates, supervises and evaluates care given by peers, HHAs, family members and significant others.Performs venipuncture to administer IV drip medication, TPN or lipids, which have been approved for home administration.Registered Nurse Skills and Abilities:
Ability to drive an automobile year-round in varying weather conditions.Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, assess priorities, record information accurately.Ability to use Portable Electronic Device to record/maintain patient information pertaining to Plan of Care.Demonstrate sincere concern in caring for patients who are ill or handicapped and willing to be accountable for maintaining Day Kimball Hospital standards on confidentiality.Good physical and mental health, ability to assist with heavy lifting and capable of working under pressure. Ability to use arms, eyes, hands and fingers with skill.Ability to communicate with and relate to patients and their families with patience and tact.Maintain an awareness of patient's age and developmental level when identifying how best to conduct patient care.Medium work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time), and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently (frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.Requires daily driving an automobile varied distances to patient locations and the ability to enter/exit an automobile numerous times during the day.Requires the ability to enter buildings using varied levels of stairs.Demonstrate basic nursing measures (i.e., transferring clients and/or body positioning in bed or chair).In and out of motor vehicles in all weather conditions with varying temperatures. A job is considered outside if the worker spends approximately 75% or more of the time outside. Some inside environmental conditions exist. Varying degrees of exposure to blood, blood borne pathogens, and all body fluids may exist.Registered Nurse Education and Experience Requirements:
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required.Current license to perform as a registered nurse in the State of Connecticut required.Two years of recent medical/acute care or critical care experience as a registered nurse, or an equivalent level of experience preferred.Valid Connecticut Driver's License and proof of current insurance coverage required.
At Day Kimball Health, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our community, ensuring it remains accessible and close to home. As a non-profit integrated medical services provider, we offer comprehensive healthcare services encompassing primary care, a wide range of medical and surgical specialties, along with leading-edge technology and sophisticated diagnostics.
Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws.
Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.
Would you like to utilize your clinical expertise at the largest employer in northeast Connecticut known for its excellence in individualized care? We invite you to be a part of our team as a Registered Nurse where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!
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