Home Health Registered Nurse

@ Goodwin Recruiting
Goodwin Recruitinggoodwinrecruiting.com

Home Health Registered Nurse

New Canaan, CT
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

We are a healthcare organization providing home-based nursing care. This RN role focuses on managing patient caseloads, developing care plans, and improving patient independence through coordinated, compassionate care.

Requirements

  • Active Connecticut RN license
  • Minimum 1 year hospital or acute care
  • CPR Certification
  • Valid driver's license
  • Computer proficiency with electronic records

Qualifications

  • Graduate of accredited nursing program
  • Strong assessment and documentation skills
  • Ability to develop care plans
  • Experience with interdisciplinary teams
  • Patient education skills

Full job description

Make a meaningful impact by delivering patient-centered care where it matters most—in patients' homes. Join a collaborative healthcare team where you'll manage your own caseload, coordinate interdisciplinary care, and help patients achieve greater independence while reducing hospitalizations.

Benefits and Compensation

  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Continuing education & professional development
  • Flexible field-based schedule
  • Supportive interdisciplinary team
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • CPR and required annual training provided

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Active Connecticut RN license
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)
  • Minimum 1 year of hospital or acute care nursing experience
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • CPR Certification
  • Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and care coordination skills
  • Computer proficiency with electronic medical records

Must Haves

  • Independently manage a home health caseload from admission through discharge
  • Develop, coordinate, and continuously update individualized care plans with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
  • Perform comprehensive in-home assessments and patient education
  • Coordinate community resources, specialists, therapy services, and family meetings
  • Monitor medication safety, reconciliation, and patient compliance
  • Focus on preventing rehospitalizations through proactive care management
  • Complete accurate clinical documentation and regulatory compliance requirements

Preferred Background & Skills

  • Home Health or Visiting Nurse experience
  • OASIS documentation experience
  • Medicare/Medicaid regulations knowledge
  • Case management experience
  • CHAP or Joint Commission experience
  • Experience working with interdisciplinary care teams
  • Strong patient education and communication skills
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