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Nuvance Health RN Per Visit in Danbury, Connecticut
Description
Summary:
Provides professional care to patients utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with other health care team members. Works on a per diem basis.
Responsibilities:
Provides assessment of physical, emotional socio-economic needs and environmental needs of patients and their families.
Identification of problems utililizing patient data base, nursing process and physician's plan of treatment.
Develops a plan of care and interprets to the patient and family the implications of the diagnosis and the nature of treatment consistent with the physician's plan of treatment.
Observes, evaluates and reports to the physician the patient's physical and emotional condition; reaction to drugs or treatments. Interprets to the physician social and physical factors in the environment, which affect physical care.
Assesses health status through observation, interview and analysis. Counsels families in basic principles of wellness and applies information for related fields such as nutrition, safety, education, mental health and dental care.
Performs screening and diagnostic procedures according to the approved medical policies, procedures and competency levels of the Danbury VNA. Assists the physician with examinations and treatments in those clinics in which the Agency participates.
Interprets findings of tests to individuals or families and makes appropriate referrals. Obtains laboratory specimens when indicated. Gives preventive immunization or treatments under medical supervision.
Attends required continuing education courses.
Participates in Quality Management Program.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
Required:Current RN License in State of Connecticut
Minimum Experience: zero to six months
Desired:BSN. Experience in a qualified home health agency.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort:
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Credentials:RN
Company: Western CT Home Care Inc
Org Unit: 607
Department: Registered Nurse
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $32.64 - $65.01 Hourly
We are an equal opportunity employer
Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
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