Registered Nurse (RN), Per Visit Days, 8 Hours, Homecare

Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Registered Nurse RN for the Homecare Per Visit Day Shift 8-Hours job in Putnam CT.

Registered Nurse RN Benefits

• Sick Time
• 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
• Pet Insurance
• Clinical Ladder Program only for eligible positions
• Shift Differential Pay for Performance

Registered Nurse RN Job Summary

As the Homecare Registered Nurse RN you will provide comprehensive nursing services to individuals, families, and groups. Functions as a primary care staff nurse on an interim basis to cover in the absence of a permanent RN. Proficient in all components of the nursing process. Functions as a skilled public health nurse in homes, clinics, or programs. Directly responsible to the Clinical Supervisor.

Registered Nurse RN 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 RN 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 patients 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 13% of the time, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently. Frequently, activity or condition exists from 13 to 23% of the time, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly. Constantly, activity or condition exists 23 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, bloodborne pathogens, and all body fluids may exist.

Registered Nurse RN 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 Drivers License and proof of current insurance coverage required.

Why Choose Day Kimball Health

The Care You Need. Close to Home.

For nearly 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home. As a non-profit integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families. At Day Kimball, we are passionate about both our patients and our employees. We are growing our talented team every day and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be a part of an organization that values both personal and professional growth.

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.

Are you ready to apply your expertise at the largest employer in Northeastern Connecticut, known for its commitment to excellence in individualized care? Join our team as a HomeCare Registered Nurse and experience a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a career that makes a difference.

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