Registered Nurse

Visiting Nurses of the Lower Valley (VNLV), a non-profit home health agency located in Centerbrook, CT, is now hiring a Per Diem Registered Nurse to work weekdays. Duties include, but are not limited to: client assessment, OASIS time points, Home Health Aide supervision, and functioning as part of a collaborative, patient-centered care team.

You’ll provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes and work closely with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to support patient recovery and independence.

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including OASIS documentation at start of care, recertification, resumption of care, and discharge.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Provide direct nursing care, including wound care, medication management, and disease education.
• Supervise and coordinate care with Home Health Aides and other support staff.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Participate in case conferences and ongoing training to support quality care delivery.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in the State of Connecticut.
• Minimum of one year of recent med-surg or acute care clinical experience.
• Home health care and OASIS experience strongly preferred (but not required).
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

VNLV provides comprehensive orientation and on-the-job training to ensure your success.

• Flexible scheduling that fits your life and commitments.
• Supportive team environment — you’ll never feel alone in the field.
• Meaningful work helping patients recover and thrive in the comfort of their own homes.
• Work-life balance with no mandatory weekend or holiday shifts.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the community.

Pay per visit: $50 - $125, depending on visit type and complexity.