Registered Nurse- Per Diem
Company: ECHN
Location: Hartford
Posted on: June 29, 2025
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Job Description:
Why consider applying to Visiting Nurse Health Services of CT?
Here are a few reasons: Small territories and manageable caseloads
and flexible schedules for a better work-life balance. Front-loaded
paid vacation time with 26 days offered if you work 40 hours a
week, otherwise prorated based on hours worked. Tuition
reimbursement to help you continue your education and career
growth.Eligible after 3 months of employment!
Medical/Dental/Vision/Voluntary Benefits/STD and more Free parking
and discounts are offered through Perk Spots at local retailers,
restaurants, and childcare centers. Join our team and enjoy these
benefits while providing quality care to our patients. Apply now!
POSITION SUMMARY: The Hospice RN Per Diem Nurse is responsible for
providing skilled nursing and other therapeutic services using
hospice concepts on an intermittent basis in the home.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Must be a graduate of an accredited school
of Nursing. Bachelors degree, preferred. Must have a current
Registered Nurse license with the state of Connecticut. Possession
of an individual malpractice insurance policy is required. Must
possess a valid drivers license and adequate transportation. Must
show proof of satisfactory automobile insurance with minimum
coverage to be $100,000/300,000 as determined by Agency policy.
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of recent Medical/Surgical Nursing
experience. Additional nursing experience in Community Health,
Hospice or Oncology is preferred. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Knowledge of
professional nursing theory and practice and the skills to practice
and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of Agency policies,
regulations and procedures to administer patient care. Knowledge of
medical equipment currently used to provide patient care. Knowledge
of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work
environment. Skill in applying and modifying the principles,
methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing
patient care. Skill in identifying patient-related problems and
recommending solutions. Skill in documentation in clinical records.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with patients, families, physicians, co-workers, and
the community. Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly. Knowledge and commitment to Hospice
concept. Ability to work as part of team to manage care. Excellent
oral and written communication skills. Active life and emotional
support outside Hospice. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be
construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills,
efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are
intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and
responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and
competencies listed below may change from time to time. Eastern
Connecticut Health Network reserves the right to change or assign
other duties and responsibilities to this position: Provides
intermittent nursing service to patients and their families in
compliance with state and federal regulations and in accordance
with Hospice policies and procedures, incorporating the following:
A complete physical and psychosocial assessment. Establishment and
implementation of an appropriate care plan and therapeutic goals
with the patient/family. Referral to appropriate therapies as
needed. Periodic reevaluation of significant changes in the
condition of the patient and of progress toward the therapeutic
goals. Use of Agency and community consultants/resources.
Instruction of patient/family in procedures or responsibilities
they are assuming and optimum wellness practices. Documents all
services provided in the clinical record in accordance with State
andFederal Regulations and Agency Policy. All records are complete,
accurate, and done in a timely manner as indicated in the
documentation guidelines. Establishes the plan of care to be
delegated to the Homemaker/Home Health Aide/Companion, orients and
observes the Home Health Aide in accordance with State and Federal
Regulations and Agency Policy. Performs other duties as necessary
to support Agency programs as assigned by the Hospice Supervisor.
Develops and maintains sufficient professional skills to meet the
needs of patient care through continuing education. Attends a
minimum of 12 hours of in-service per year. At least six of those
hours shall deal with aspects of hospice care.
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