Baylor RN

At RVNAhealth, you have the opportunity to engage in fulfilling and impactful work that positively influences people's lives on a daily basis. Our organization values your contributions and provides a supportive environment for both professional advancement and personal fulfillment.

RVNAhealth, previously recognized as RVNA, the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association, has been honored with the Hearst Media Top Workplaces Award eleven times. Explore fulfilling career prospects with us, where your contributions can create a significant impact.

This position will cover Southern Fairfield County

Benefits of Working at RVNAhealth RVNAhealth is committed to providing an exceptional, supportive, and progressive work environment for each employee. We offer:

Competitive compensation

Extensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 403(b) plan with matching contributions, life and disability insurance plans

Paid time off

Personal Wellness Days

A supportive and employee-centric culture

Comprehensive orientation

Career path

Ongoing educational, training and certification opportunities

Wellness programs

Work-life balance: full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities

For those working in the field, we offer state-of-the-art technology to stay connected, including cell phones, laptops, or tablets for recording real-time medical data, reimbursement for mileage, and RVNAhealth uniforms.

The RN Baylor position provides support to fulltime RN case managers throughout the team to manage overflow in visits one day per week. This position also works Saturdays and Sundays performing Admissions, emergent and routine visits as needed. The RN Baylor is responsible for oversight and coordination of the patient hospice plan of care during their visits and coordinating back with IDG team, and/or RN case manager any changes in patient plan of care or needs. This positions overall responsibility is to provide direct patient care in the community setting on weekends in accordance with physicians orders.

Job Responsibilities:

Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the client. Competently implements 24-hour responsibility for each client including nursing and home health aide service.

Provides direct client care and case management as needed. Performs admission procedure as per the policies using accurate documentation. Develops a plan of care, in conjunction with the IDG team and patient/family, consistent with the physicians plan of treatment.

Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for clients residing in SNF, ALF, hospital contract bed or personal residence.

Initiates and provides nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures. Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctors orders.

Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the clients physical or emotional condition.

Participates in rotating on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage on an as needed basis.

Qualifications & Experience:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred

Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.

A minimum of two years of nursing experience. Home Health Care and/or Hospice experience preferred. Active client contact within past three years, preferred.

Is computer literate, enters information into computer in a timely and accurate manner. Uses electronic means of communication effectively within agency policies and practices.

Ability to supervise others appropriately.

Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.

RVNAhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. RVNAhealth is committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized.

This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location and not to the Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home.