Weekend Registered Nurse, RN
Company: Pathwell Health
Location: Stratford
Posted on: March 11, 2023
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Job Description:
Pathwell Health - The RN would be on call from Friday at 4:30 pm
until Monday at 8:00 am (eastern). The RN would be responsible to
cover any as-needed visits that arise, as well as scheduled weekend
visits including admission visits. Compensation will include an
on-call stipend PLUS pay per visit for each visit completed. The
Nurse will be responsible for assessing patient health problems and
needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and
maintaining medical records. May advise patients on health
maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.
Licensing or registration required. -
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the
following: -
On call from Friday at 4:30 pm until Monday at 8:00 am
(eastern)
Must cover any as-needed visits that arise, as well as schedule
weekend visits, including admission visits
Provide skilled nursing treatments as ordered by the client's
doctor -
Complete evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication
reviews -
Coordinate with physicians, therapists and other individuals in the
client's care plan -
Assess and chart observations of the client's condition at each
visit -
Maintain complete and accurate documentation of nursing care -
Work collaboratively with all members of the health care team -
Provide education to clients and families on proper home health
care procedures and strategies -
Record patients' medical information and vital signs -
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients'
conditions -
Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or other anesthetic
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Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments
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Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses
and conditions -
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and
assess patient's condition -
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical
activity -
Engage in research activities and participation in formal
educational training activities related to nursing -
Perform other duties as assigned -
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) -
Must be available on weekends from Friday 4:30 pm until Monday 8:00
am (eastern)
Associates degree required; Graduate of an accredited state
approved, Bachelor's Degree from school of nursing preferred -
Current and valid Connecticut Registered Nurse License -
Prior nursing experience, specifically in home health (preferred)
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Current CPR certification (required) -
Driver's License, -Car Insurance & -Car Registration -
Strong interpersonal skills that build personal rapport and
establish trust with the client -
Computer literate & -Strong organizational skills -
Excellent written and communication skills -
Ability to meet physical demands of the job (ex: lifting 50 pounds
for transfers) -
Home health care experience -
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred -
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT -
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
functions. While performing the duties of this position, the
employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee
frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel
objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required
to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee
must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this position include close vision, distance
vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the
work environment is usually low to moderate. -
Keywords: Pathwell Health, Stratford , Weekend Registered Nurse, RN, Healthcare , Stratford, Connecticut
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