jobs in Marlborough, CT

Nursing Jobs in Marlborough, Connecticut

Home Health- Hospice Admission Registered Nurse

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. The Admitting Nurse serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and is primarily responsible for admission and resumption of care visits of patients for home care and hospice services, development of the patient plan of care, coordination with the patient's provider and other disciplines for the provision of services, and safe delivery of patient care. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. Completes an initial assessment of the patient and family to determine home care/hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses to support eligibility for hospice services. 2. Assesses/reassesses patients and establishes plans of care that are patient-specific. 3. Collaborates with providers, other disciplines, and communicates all changes promptly. 4. Educates patients/caregivers regarding hospice philosophy, disease progression, physical components of care, stages of dying, and other aspects of the POC as necessary. 5. Completes all documentation within twenty-four (24) hours. Must include changes in condition, follow-up with the provider or other disciplines, with supporting documentation. 6. Oversight of LPNs and Home Health Aides. 7. Reviews and updates the POC per regulatory standards. 8. Schedules patients independently according to the individual plan of care. 9. Thorough and accurate CMS data collection tool documentation. 10. Builds and nurtures relationships with referral sources, physicians, and facility staff to enhance visibility and trust in hospice services. 11. May be asked to participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) case management conferences and documents per guidelines. 12. Attends all staff meetings, in-services, and other required meetings. Compliance with all mandatory requirements. 13. Coordinates and manages the care of patients receiving services in their home. 13.1 Participates in case management conferences and documents per guidelines. 14. Participates in after-hours, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed. 15. Follows policies and procedures. 16. Understands and exemplifies hospice philosophy, values, beliefs, and team concepts in all job-related roles. 17. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION Nursing diploma or Associate's degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's in Nursing preferred. EXPERIENCE Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience preferred. Previous home care/hospice experience preferred. LICENSURE Registered Nurse with a valid (or eligible) Connecticut license required. A valid driver's license and proof of car insurance are required when using a personal vehicle for company business. Access to a dependable vehicle in order to travel to multiple stops a day. CPR certification is required and must be maintained. Candidates who do not have certification are required to obtain it within 3 months (90 days) of hire. SPECIAL SKILLS Understanding of Medicare certification and CMS data collection tool documentation experience. Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently. Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software. Ability to manage a variety of assignments while establishing priorities and ensuring that necessary duties are completed. PHYSICAL DEMAND Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which includes heavy lifting, extensive bending, administering CPR, patient bracing, standing, and stairs. Requires exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous materials and communicable diseases. YNHHS Requisition ID 195602

Home Health

2 days ago

Home Health Registered Nurse

Yale New Haven Health Waterford, CT

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Manages skilled professional nursing care to the client as ordered by the physician in accordance with the policies and procedures of Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Connecticut. Participates in health promotion programs as needed. The Home Care Nurse is directly responsible to the Supervisor of Clinical Services. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. Admits clients to service; develops care plan; implements, evaluates, and revises plan of care as indicated. 2. Provides professional nursing care including appropriate preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing in accordance with physician's orders and the nursing care plan.plan. 3. Implements or delegates responsibility for 24 hour care plan and home health aide services. 4. Coordinates services with the client, family and others involved in the care plan 5. Evaluates client on ongoing basis; notify physician and other personnel of changes in client condition; revises care plan as appropriate 6. Identifies client and family needs for other health or community services and refers when appropriate. 7. Promotes safe environment for the client. 8. Determines aspects of care plan for delegation to home health aide; develops written plan of care and instructions for home health aide, supervises and evaluates home health aide according to Agency policies, participates in orientation and teaching of home health aides when appropriate. 9. Arranges supervision of home health aide when necessary. 10. Documents all services and coordination in the clinical record. 11. Completes all required statistical and financial information. 12. Assumes responsibility to participate in at least 12 hours of education per year. 13. Participates in other assignments as necessary to implement agency programs. 14. Maintains the productivity level as established by the Supervisor of Clinical Services. 15. Projects a positive attitude and enthusiasm about agency mission, philosophy, and policies. Qualifications EDUCATION Nursing Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing. Bachelors in Nursing preferred. EXPERIENCE Two years nursing experience preferred. Previous home care experience desirable, but not required. LICENSURE Registered Nurse with Valid (or eligible) Connecticut license. SPECIAL SKILLS Excellent clinical knowledge, verbal/written skills, and organizational skills. Must be able to work independently. Able to competently assess patients' needs and follow through accordingly. Strong ability to work with providers and members of the multidisciplinary team. PHYSICAL DEMAND Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing. YNHHS Requisition ID 194789

Caregiver

Psych

2 days ago

ED Behavioral Health- Patient Care Partner- 24hr

Connecticut Children's Hartford, CT

Connecticut Children’s is committed to providing a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees. The Patient Care Partner promotes the safety, health and comfort of patients, families and staff as related to the care of behavioral health/ psychiatry patients in the hospital. The Patient Care Partner may be assigned to Emergency Department or inpatient units to meet the unique needs of this population of patients. The Patient Care Partner is a staff member who has been trained to visually monitor a patient and provide direct patient contact or care. The Patient Care Partner may be assigned to the following patients: Homicide attempt Positive screen with suicide assessment or suicide attempt Violent behavior towards self or others Elopement/ wander risk Fall risk Confused mental state/ cognitive impairment Patients with eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia) Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Patient Care: Receives hand off from the care team to include reason for observation, patient behaviors and any concerns/ risks. Provides hand off at the end of assignment. Notifies the primary nurse of changes in patient behavior. Collaborate with patient care nursing staff regarding all aspects involved with the patient being observed. Communicate effectively with the patient nursing staff regarding observed patient behaviors and all changes. Understands the observation levels and adheres to the standards for the assigned role (constant observation, 1:1, roving attendant/ every 15 minute checks) Provide direct, face-to-face, observation of patients at risk for harming themselves or others and/or for patients placed in restraint and/or seclusion. Incorporate de-escalation techniques in daily practice with patients being observed as needed. Records observations in the patient record at the designated documentation interval for observation level. Accurately document all information pertinent to the patient's behavior on correct forms within designated timelines according to Connecticut Children’s policy. May travel with patient off the unit for testing or other reasons as determined by the care team. Assists with supervised clothing changes and secures patient belongings. Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) (bathing, dietary, escorting patient off unit). Completes patient documentation as appropriate. Provides environmental, room surveys to ensure safe patient care environment. Supports in meal and other activities of daily living (shower/ toileting/ diversionary activities) Checks meal trays upon removal of room to ensure all objects are removed. Observes patients closely to ensure they do not obtain or retrieve objects they could use to harm themselves or others. If assigned to constant observation does not leave the patient or become distracted/ engaged with other patients until relieved or communication is received that the level of observation has changed. Supports restraint activities as delegated by the primary Registered Nurse. Assists with procedural holds as directed by MD, Provider and/or RN. Communicates effectively with the patient and family regarding role responsibilities. Operations & Environment: Rounds continuously to observe for any early intervention needs of escalating patients/situations. Maintains a safe environment of care, free of hallway clutter and safety concerns. Participates in post restraint huddle. Customer Service: Establishes effective relationships with patients, families, staff and external customers/ consultants to the team. Quality: Is accountable for departmental and hospital quality and safety initiatives and goals. Demonstrates the necessary age-specific and cultural competencies in all treatment and contact with patients/families as outlined in the employee’s Connecticut Children’s Age-specific and Cultural Competencies document. Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families. Values cultural diversity and other individual differences in the workforce. Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with Connecticut Children’s standards. Performs other related responsibilities as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Does not supervise any personnel. Acts as a member of the care team and receives delegated assignments. Education and/or Experience Required: Required: High School Diploma, GED, or a higher level of education that would require the completion of high school. License and/or Certification Required: BLS/CPR, American Heart Association, required within 2 weeks of hire and must remain current at all times. Crisis Intervention training certification required within 3 months of hire and maintained current at all times. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: Basic Medical terminology, mathematics and measurements. Basic understanding of organizations environment of care and infection control policies and procedures. Basic understanding of reasons for and techniques for managing aggressive behavior. Understand and follow Connecticut Children’s policies and procedures. Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills and communication required. Demonstration of effective listening skills. Effective oral and written communication skills required. Ability to communicate in English is required (bilingual competency, Spanish preferred). Demonstrates competency in standard clinical procedures as well as unit specific patient management protocols. Ability to: Maintain quality, safety and infection control standards. Learn and follow established protocols to respond in emergency situations. Learn and demonstrate competency in basic data entry, documentation in the medical record. Work across all levels of the organization effectively.