Field Registered Nurse (Part-time)

The Part-Time Registered Nurse will provide services to sick/recovering individuals in accordance with agency patient care and general medical policies plan of care under the state of Connecticut.

• Completes the initial health assessment for individual clients as per Agency guidelines.
• Assess client needs and home environment.
• Develops and implements individual plan of care and make necessary revisions.
• Makes recommendations to the doctor about potential changes to the plan of care at home.
• Monitor and document clients progress
• Maintain opening communication between the client, caregivers and providers
• Counsels the patient and family/significant other in regard to nursing and other identified needs.
• Supervise certified home health aides/personal care assistant caregiver under the Agency
• Performs therapeutic treatments administered by the physician, with strict aseptic techniques
• Manage client medication
• Monitor vital signs and keeping an accurate record
• Help patients regain their physical independence
• Encourage patients to help themselves within their own capabilities in performing activities of daily living
• Display a high regard for client confidentiality pertaining to client information (HIPPA)
• Communicate with client's doctor nurse, and family requested by the client and in compliance with HIPPA guidelines
• Complies with all Eprine Home Care policies and procedures and uphold the high expectations required
• Abide by administrative policies in relation to scheduling availability, nursing coverage and any other responsibilities
• Maintains a continuing knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in in-services and educational programs, workshops, conferences, and professional organizations
• Makes supervisory visits in the patient’s home or another site where the patient is receiving services and regularly evaluates the assigned staff’s performance of the nursing services.
• Provides and documents training to the patient’s caregiver or caregivers and the individual or individuals providing backup

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed and registered to practice a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut
• Experience as an RN with one of the following:

· One (1) year in an acute care setting within the last two years

· One (1) year home health care within the last two years

· Graduate of an accredited RN baccalaureate program within the last year.

• Comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.
• Ability to work an integrated health care system
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills, creativity and flexibility
• Demonstrates ability to take initiative and make decisions independently as necessary.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Medical specialties:

• Public Health

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Bridgeport, CT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person