Home Health- Hospice Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

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.

The RN is responsible for admission of patients for home care services, development of the patient plan of care, coordination with patient's provider and other disciplines for the provision of services, and safe delivery of patient care. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• Assess/reassess patients and establish plans of care that are patient specific.
• Collaborate with providers, other disciplines, and communicate all changes promptly.
• Assess payment sources and ensure ongoing authorizations as necessary.
• Educate and instruct patients/caregivers in their ongoing medical maintenance. Begin discharge planning on admission.
• Complete all documentation within 24 hours. Must include changes in condition, follow-up with provider or other disciplines with supporting documentation.
• Evaluate patient progress and take prompt action.
• Oversee LPNs and Home Health Aides.
• Participate in case management conferences and document per guidelines.
• Schedule patients independently according to the individual plan of care.
• Attend all staff meetings, in services, other required meetings. Compliance with all mandatory requirements.
• Follow policies and procedures.
• Thorough and accurate OASIS documentation.

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.

Coverage Area:
Shoreline Territory (New London, Guilford, Branford, etc.)

• Minimum 3 shifts per month
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• Home Health and Hospice required

* The safety of our home care staff in the community is a top priority at Yale New Haven Health at Home! All of our staff have a Safety Alert GPS device, safety alert phone app and have access to an escort service if our security background check and comprehensive safety matrix meets criteria.

YNHHS Requisition