Registered Nurse; RN), Per Visit Homecare

Registered Nurse (RN) Homecare Per Visit Day Shift 8-Hours

Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Homecare Per Visit Day Shift 8-Hours job in Putnam, CT. Benefits include sick time, 401K plan with eligible employer contribution, pet insurance, clinical ladder program, shift differential, and pay for performance.

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.

Job responsibilities include providing skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, teaching, demonstrating, supervising, and evaluating care given by peers, HHAs, family members, and significant others. Performing venipuncture to administer IV drip medication, TPN or lipids, which have been approved for home administration.

Skills and abilities

required include the ability to drive an automobile year-round in varying weather conditions, follow verbal and written instructions, use a portable electronic device to record/maintain patient information, communicate with and relate to patients and their families with patience and tact, maintain an awareness of patient's age and developmental level, medium work, daily driving an automobile varied distances to patient locations, ability to enter buildings using varied levels of stairs, demonstrate basic nursing measures, and exposure to blood, blood borne pathogens, and all body fluids.

Education and experience requirements include a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, current license to perform as a registered nurse in the State of Connecticut, two years of recent medical/acute care or critical care experience as a registered nurse, or an equivalent level of experience preferred, valid Connecticut Driver's License, and proof of current insurance coverage.

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.