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Location Detail: 227 Dunham St Norwich (10414)

Shift Detail: Weekend position. Previous hire for similar position worked weekend and weekdays adding up to 32 hrs and was paid for 36

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as a Primary Care Nurse.

Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, has been fulfilling our mission for more than 115 years. Our Person-Centered Care Model allows our colleagues to learn and grow within our organization, all while providing integrated support to the patient. As part of Hartford HealthCare, we leverage cutting edge technology to provide quality care in our client’s home. Most importantly, our colleagues are appreciated for the real differences they make in both the lives of their clients and their clients’ families.

Provides skilled nursing care to hospice clients in their homes or community health settings ensuring the delivery of outcome based, high quality, cost-effective care.

Reviews referrals, and initiates contact with client and family.

Conducts a complete nursing assessment based on referral data, client/family interview, and clinical observation of patient health status. Demonstrates clinical expertise in symptom management and end of life issues.

Develops a plan of care in collaboration with client and all disciplines based on assessment data which documents need for services, appropriate discharge planning, short- and long-term goals, and the utilizations of appropriate resources. Facilitates peaceful death and assures appropriate bereavement follow up through timely documentation of bereavement assessment. Modifies plan of care as conditions change.

Demonstrates understanding of payer information in order to maximize care planning. Utilizes Hospice Levels of care appropriately.

Follows IDT process of approving non-formulary medications, treatments, and DME.

Initiates and maintains a client record utilizing the Agency’s standard for documentation.

Makes follow-up visits to provide skilled care to assess disease progress and evaluates response to treatment so as to promote peaceful death; provides support to client/family utilizing teaching principles to promote and restore health and prevent disease and disability, as possible; coordinates care with providers. Utilizes interdisciplinary team members to support patient/family needs.

Teaches patients and reinforces client/caregiver teaching and education. Prepares/teaches/supports family regarding signs and symptoms of death, as appropriate.

Refers, collaborates, and coordinates all client care services. Consults with physician regarding client needs and plan of care. Directs LPNs in carrying out the established plan of care.

Directs Home Care Aides and supervises plan of care.

Refers clients/family to other community resources as needed.

Attends and participates in in-service education program.

Seeks consultation and guidance from supervisor.

Participates in the evaluation of care given by paraprofessional staff.

Participates in health care programs.

Completes reporting requirements in a timely basis.

Participates in client care conferences, staff, and group meetings.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an Associate’s of diploma program in nursing required. Graduate of NLN approved BSN program preferred.

Experience: One year nursing experience OR one year nursing experience in a specialty required. Experience Medical/surgery or home care experience preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration License to practice in the State of Connecticut required.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

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Weekend Licensed Practical Nurse - HomeCare

Hartford HealthCare at Home

Willimantic, CT

Location Detail: 60 Hartland St E. Hartford (10630)

Work where every moment matters.
Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

Qualifications - External

HIPAA and Privacy: Properly direct any complaints and/or grievances as indicated per VNHSC policy. Comply with HIPAA regulations, specifically the Privacy and Security Rules. Protect personal health information (PHI), electronic personal health information (EPHI) and financial information by limiting the use and disclosure of health information and financial information to the minimum amount necessary with only those who must know how to get the job done. Follow the department's specific policies and procedures to protect health information. Help one another to ensure confidentiality at all times.

General Summary of Duties: The Home Care Nurse (LPN) is responsible to provide nursing care consistent with plan of care established by the RN Case Manager.

Supervision Received: Reports directly to a Team Leader. Performs nursing care under the direction of the RN Case Manager

Supervision Exercised: None.

Qualifications

Typical Physical Demands: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing, walking, and the ability to ascend and descend stairs. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases and/or bodily fluids.

Typical Work Conditions: Work is performed in patients' homes, community settings, clinics and in an office environment. Some exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations.

Essential Duties: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

The Home Care Nurse (LPN) functions under the direction of the RN Case Manager.

1. Provides intermittent skilled nursing service to patients and their families in compliance with state and Medicare regulations, incorporating the following:

a) Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of the patient.

b) Follow-through of an appropriate care plan and therapeutic goals with the patient/family and RN Case Manager.

c) Referral to appropriate therapies with approval of the RN Case Manager.

d) Periodic review of progress toward the therapeutic goals in conference with the RN Case Manager.

e) Use of Agency and community consultants/resources.

f) Instruction of patient/family in procedures or responsibilities they are assuming.

2. Documents all services provided in the clinical record in accordance with state and federal regulations and Agency policy:

a) All visits are documented within 24 hours.

b) Documents all physicians' telephone orders, informing nurse/therapist of all changes to the plan of care before implementation and obtains their signature.

c) Complies with all reporting requirements.

3. Visit responsibilities:

a) Confers regularly with the RN Case Manager assigned.

b) Remains flexible in daily planning, allowing time for emergencies or unexpected visits.

c) Reports any cases to the supervisor where goals can not be met or unsafe home situations exist.

d) Maintains required productivity as established by the Agency.

4. Develops and maintains sufficient professional skills to meet the needs of patient care:

a) Attends a minimum of 12 hours of in-service per year.

b) Participates actively in self-appraisal and the formation of a plan for self-development.

c) Knowledgeable of Agency policies and procedures.

d) Seeks appropriate supervision.

e) Projects professional image through attitude and compliance with dress code.

f) Functions as a team member with consideration to all staff.

g) Maintains CPR certification.

h) Adheres to Agency Corporate Compliance Plan and HIPAA Privacy Plan as per written agreement.

Ancillary Duties

1. Performs other duties as necessary to support Agency programs as assigned by the clinical supervisor:

a) Agency committees as requested.

b) Flu/special clinics as needed.

c) Adult Consultation Hours as assigned.

d) Special Agency or community programs during and/or after regular working hours.

2. Performs other duties as necessary to maintain current Agency personnel policies:

a) Time worked is recorded regularly and accurately.

b) Personnel records are complete with but not limited to current professional license, auto and malpractice insurance.

c) Abides by Agency weekend/holiday rotation of nurses.

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements: Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice and the skills to provide competent patient care. Knowledge of Agency policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care. Knowledge of medical equipment currently used to provide patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care. Skill in identifying patient-related problems and recommending solutions. Skill in documentation in clinical records. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, families, physicians, co-workers, and the community. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly. Possess adequate transportation to carry out job requirements. Must show proof of satisfactory automobile insurance with minimum coverage to be $100,000/300,000 determined by agency policy.

Education: Graduate of NLN approved school of licensed practical nursing.

Experience: One (1) year of recent medical/surgical nursing experience, additional experience in community health nursing preferred.

Certificate/License: Possession of a current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in the State of Connecticut.

Alternative to Minimum Qualifications: None.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

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Hartford HealthCare at Home

Danielson, CT