On Call Visiting Nurse; RN, Registered Nurse, Visiting Nurse - HomeCare

Location & Shift

On Call position. 4:30pm-8am. Rotate shifts with second on‑call RN.

Location:

MMH-8 Keynote Drive (10628).

• Assumes responsibility for evening, night, weekend, and holiday on‑call duty as scheduled and consistent with agency policies and procedures.
• Assumes primary responsibility for total region census during assigned shift, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the nursing process.
• Maintains regular communication with nurse supervisors, attending physicians, and case managers concerning patient/family care needs and response to interventions.
• Responds to medical or emotional crisis and makes home visits to provide direct care as appropriate.
• Reviews referrals and initiates contact with client and family.
• Conducts a complete nursing assessment based on referral data, client/family interview, and clinical observation of patient health status, demonstrating clinical expertise in symptom management.
• Develops a plan of care in collaboration with client and all disciplines based on assessment data, documenting needs for services, discharge planning, short‑ and long‑term goals, and utilization of appropriate resources; modifies the plan of care as conditions change.
• Demonstrates understanding of payer information to maximize care planning.
• Initiates and maintains a client record utilizing the agency's standard documentation practices.
• Makes follow‑up visits to provide skilled care, assess disease progress, evaluate response to treatment, and provide teaching to promote health and prevent disease and disability.
• Teaches patients and reinforces client/caregiver education, preparing and supporting families regarding signs and symptoms.
• Refers, collaborates, and coordinates all client care services; consults with physician regarding client needs and plan of care; directs LPNs in carrying out the established plan of care.
• Directs home care aides and supervises the plan of care.
• Refers client/family to other community resources as needed.
• Attends and participates in in‑service education programs.
• Seeks consultation and guidance from supervisor.
• Completes reporting requirements in a timely manner.
• Actively participates in the improvement process known as H3W to identify service line needs and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides skilled nursing care to clients in their homes or community health settings, ensuring delivery of outcome‑based, high‑quality, cost‑effective care.

• Graduate of an associate’s or diploma program in nursing education required; graduate of an NLN‑approved BSN program preferred.
• One year nursing experience or one year specialty nursing experience (medical/surgery or home care) required.
• Registered Nurse with a license to practice in the state of CT required.
• Computer skills.

Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.