Home Health Registered Nurse
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Home Health Registered Nurse
New Canaan, CT
Posted 5 days 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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