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

On Call Visiting Nurse – MMH-8 Keynote Drive (10628)

• On call position, 4 pm – 8 am, rotating with a second on‑call RN.
• Requires hospice admission visits daily.

• 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 the assigned shift, including the assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluation phases of the nursing process.
• Maintains regular communication with nurse supervisors, attending physicians, and case managers concerning patient/family care needs and responses to interventions.
• Responds to medical or emotional crises and makes home visits to provide direct care as appropriate.
• Reviews referrals and initiates contact with clients and families.
• Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments based on referral data, client/family interviews, and clinical observations of patients’ health status, demonstrating clinical expertise in symptom management.
• Develops care plans in collaboration with clients and all disciplines, documents service needs, discharge planning, short‑ and long‑term goals, and resource utilization; modifies plans as conditions change.
• Demonstrates understanding of payer information to maximize care planning.
• Initiates and maintains client records using the Agency’s standard documentation systems.
• Makes follow‑up visits to assess disease progression, evaluates treatment response, provides support to clients/families using teaching principles, and coordinates care with providers.
• Teaches patients and reinforces caregiver education, preparing and supporting families regarding signs and symptoms as appropriate.
• Refers, collaborates, and coordinates all client care services; consults with physicians regarding client needs and care plans.
• Directs LPNs in carrying out established care plans.
• Directs Home Care Aides and supervises the care plan.
• Recommends community resources to clients/families as needed.
• Attends and participates in in‑service education programs.
• Seeks consultation and guidance from supervisors.
• Completes reporting requirements in a timely manner.
• Actively participates in the improvement process (H3W) to identify team service line needs and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides skilled nursing care to clients in their homes or community health settings, ensuring the delivery of outcome‑based, high‑quality, cost‑effective care.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an Associate’s or diploma program in nursing education required; graduate of an NLN‑approved BSN program preferred.
• Experience:
  
  One year of nursing experience or one year in a specialty (medical/surgery or home care) required.
• Licensure:
  Registered Nurse with a valid license to practice in the state of Connecticut required.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  Computer skills necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Hartford Health Care is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.