Nursing Jobs in Westport, CT

RN Home Care Field Nurse

$40 - $45 / hour

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care services through coordination, implementation, ad supervision of field staff. The Registered Nurse Supervisor ensures that field staff follows the POC and delivers care accordingly. The Registered Nurse participates in quality improvement activities within the agency, promoting overall compliance with State and Federal guidelines and professional standards of practice. Position qualifications: * Must be a registered nurse with a public health, home health care, or hospital background * Must have at least 2 years clinical experience Physical qualifications: * Must be able to hear and speak in a manner understood by most persons. * Must be able to travel to prospective patient's place of residence * Must be able to stoop and bend; must be able to lift and transfer patients. Duties and responsibilities: Demonstrates leadership and provides direction to members of the patient care team through case management of patient home health episode of health care. Case management of patient services includes: A. Initial in home evaluations and/or assessment B. Establish the patient's individual treatment and medical record baseline. C. Collaborate with physicians; other agency staff and contract services to coordinate and implement the POC D. Implement the POC and the quality of care delivered to the patient E. Provide in home supervision of field staff at least every 90 to 180 days days for patient receiving aide services and document the visit in the medical record (EHR) F. Provide supervision of field staff assigned to patient caseload, through directing the implementation and evaluating the effectiveness of the nursing care and patient’s plan of care G. Re-evaluate the patient plan of care at least every 90 to 180 days and when there is a change in the patient condition, after a hospital stay, and a time of discharge revising the Plan of Care as needed to achieve patient goals. H. Conduct new employee orientation and in-services as needed. K. Documents direct patient services, coordination and collaboration with physician and other disciplines or provides in the care of the patient, ensuring document is complete, and complies with acceptable home health standards and Agency policy. L. Documentation is timely and meets professional standards of practice, establishes compliance with state regulations and Medicaid conditions of participation. M. Reviews caseload and charts documentation to ensure compliance and assesses patient progress and effectiveness of care delivery in meeting patient goals. N. Ensures that MD orders are faxed timely, follow with MD offices to ensure timely receipt O. Conducts employee physical as needed P. Completes employee annual evaluations Q. F/U calls to clients/families and physicians on all clinical matters R. F/U calls to clients/families and referral sources to respond to complaints S. Collaborating with leadership/management team and office staff to facilitate timely office, processing of paperwork and personnel information T. Actively participates in Agency quality improvement activities U. Performs other duties as assigned Benefits: Flexible work schedule Mileage reimbursement PTO Schedule: Monday - Friday ( Schedule to be discussed during interview) Pay The pay range is 40-45/hr based on experience