Location: Danbury,CT, USA
Description Position at Western CT Home Care Inc Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations.Summary:At [Health Quest Home Care/Western Connecticut Home Care], we are seeking individuals to become part of our exceptional home healthcare team. We are interested in health care staff who thrive working independently at the top of their professional licenses while being part of a coordinated home health team, and who will be part of the continuum of care at Nuvance Health. Our home health team works closely with patients' physicians and families to provide care in the one place where our patients want to be, in the comfort of their own homes. As part of the Nuvance Health Network, our home health staff enjoy flexible schedules; continuing education options; excellent medical, dental and recreational benefits; and the support of a thorough orientation program.Responsibilities:1. Performs assessments in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological & cognitive status. 2. Formulates a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis & patient outcomes. 3. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner. 4. Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources. 5. Evaluates effectiveness of care given and patient progression toward outcomes. 6. Identifies patient's/significant other's learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet them. 7. Coordinates interdisciplinary functions. 8. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 9. Performs other duties as assigned.Other information:Required: Minimum Experience: zero to six months Desired: Nursing certification, BSNLocation: Danbury-100 Saw Mill RoadWork Type: Per DiemStandard Hours: 1.00FTE: 0.020000Work Schedule: Day 8Work Shift: VariableOrg Unit: 612Department: Health Promotion Registered NurseExempt: YesGrade: S11Salary Range: 32.6400 - 65.0100Credentials:Essential:* Registered NurseEducation:Essential:* Associate's Level DegreeWorking conditions:Essential:* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity* Significant occupational risk* Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force* Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.EOE, including disability/vets.We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-###-#### (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.