RN; Registered Nurse - Home Care

Yale New Haven Health • Full-time • Waterford, Connecticut, United States • 1w ago

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Manages skilled professional nursing care to the client as ordered by the physician in accordance with the policies and procedures of Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Connecticut. Participates in health promotion programs as needed. The Home Care Nurse is directly responsible to the Supervisor of Clinical Services.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1. Admits clients to service; develops care plan; implements, evaluates, and revises plan of care as indicated.
2. Provides professional nursing care including appropriate preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing in accordance with physician's orders and the nursing care plan.plan.
3. Implements or delegates responsibility for 24 hour care plan and home health aide services.
4. Coordinates services with the client, family and others involved in the care plan
5. Evaluates client on ongoing basis; notify physician and other personnel of changes in client condition; revises care plan as appropriate
6. Identifies client and family needs for other health or community services and refers when appropriate.
7. Promotes safe environment for the client.
8. Determines aspects of care plan for delegation to home health aide; develops written plan of care and instructions for home health aide, supervises and evaluates home health aide according to Agency policies, participates in orientation and teaching of home health aides when appropriate.
9. Arranges supervision of home health aide when necessary.
10. Documents all services and coordination in the clinical record.
11. Completes all required statistical and financial information.
12. Assumes responsibility to participate in at least 12 hours of education per year.
13. Participates in other assignments as necessary to implement agency programs.
14. Maintains the productivity level as established by the Supervisor of Clinical Services.
15. Projects a positive attitude and enthusiasm about agency mission, philosophy, and policies.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Nursing Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing. Bachelors in Nursing preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Two years nursing experience preferred. Previous home care experience desirable, but not required.

LICENSURE

Registered Nurse with Valid (or eligible) Connecticut license.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent clinical knowledge, verbal/written skills, and organizational skills. Must be able to work independently. Able to competently assess patients' needs and follow through accordingly. Strong ability to work with providers and members of the multidisciplinary team.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing.

YNHHS Requisition ID

146869

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