Registered Nurse

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate total client care by conducting comprehensive health and psycho-social evaluation, monitoring the client’s condition, promoting sound preventative practices, and coordinating services and training activities.
• Consult with the attending physician concerning alterations of client care plans. Notify the appropriate supervisor and makes changes as appropriate.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes to be submitted on a weekly basis.
• Participate in case conferences. Discuss client concerns with the supervisor and seek appropriate resolutions.
• Participate in the client’s discharge planning process.
• Cooperate with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of care and to implement a comprehensive care plan.
• Continually strive to improve nursing care skills by attending in-service training, formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and individual research and reading.
• Maintain an on-going knowledge of current drug therapy.

Registered Nurses must possess the following credentials in order to be considered for employment.

• Active CT Registered Nurse in good standing.
• At least one year of nursing experience, preferably in a home care setting.
• Experience with trach, vent, and g-tube clients preferred.
• Flexible availability during the afternoon, evenings, and weekends.
• Valid CT drivers license and reliable transportation.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain.