Registered Nurse Per Visit

Summary

Provides professional care to patients utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with other health care team members. Works on a per diem basis.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment of physical, emotional socio-economic needs and environmental needs of patients and their families.

• Identification of problems utililizing patient data base, nursing process and physician's plan of treatment.

• Develops a plan of care and interprets to the patient and family the implications of the diagnosis and the nature of treatment consistent with the physician's plan of treatment.

• Observes, evaluates and reports to the physician the patient's physical and emotional condition; reaction to drugs or treatments. Interprets to the physician social and physical factors in the environment, which affect physical care.

• Assesses health status through observation, interview and analysis. Counsels families in basic principles of wellness and applies information for related fields such as nutrition, safety, education, mental health and dental care.

• Performs screening and diagnostic procedures according to the approved medical policies, procedures and competency levels of the Danbury VNA. Assists the physician with examinations and treatments in those clinics in which the Agency participates.

• Interprets findings of tests to individuals or families and makes appropriate referrals. Obtains laboratory specimens when indicated. Gives preventive immunization or treatments under medical supervision.

• Attends required continuing education courses.

• Participates in Quality Management Program.

• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills

Experience

Associate's lvl dgre

Other Information

Required: Current RN License in State of Connecticut Minimum

Experience

zero to six months

Desired: BSN. Experience in a qualified home health agency.

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials:RN,BLS

• Company: Western CT Home Care Inc
• Org Unit: 607
• Department: Registered Nurse
• Exempt: Yes
• Per Visit Rate: $70.00

Available benefits include: 401(k) Retirement Plan and Wellness Programs. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.

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