About the role
$20,000 Sign on Bonus!
Summary:
Implements and maintains best practices for the provision of care to the maternal child population, utilizing a family-centered, culturally sensitive approach to provide support and assistance.
Responsibilities:
• Assesses the physical, emotional, socio-economic needs and environmental needs of the MCH population and their families. • Assesses the developmental needs of the patients served and refers to appropriate community services. • Identifies problems utilizing the nursing process, interdisciplinary coordination, and physician’s treatment plan. • Develops a plan of care with the patient and/or responsible caregiver and physician to meet the needs of the patient. • Ensures the maintenance of safe, sanitary, and developmentally appropriate environments for the MCH population. • Provides post-partum visits to include assessment of the mother and baby, breastfeeding support, and evaluates family adjustment. • Provides education to the patient and/or caregiver regarding prevention, treatment, and care of condition. • Adheres to the mandatory abuse and neglect reporter guidelines. • Responsibility for supervisor of the services rendered to the patient and family by the homemaker/home health aide, according to State and Federal guidelines and Joint Commission standards, and submission of periodic evaluation of such to the Home Health Aide Supervisor. • May visit and complete an assessment of assigned patients receiving homemaker/home health aide services as often as necessary, based on the patient’s condition, but not less than every two (2) weeks for patients receiving more than homemaker/home health aide services, and not less frequent then every four (4) weeks for patients receiving homemaker/home health aide only. • Coordinates services with others involved in the care of the patient. • Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Skills Experience:
This position requires a minimum formal education of an RN diploma and one year job-related experience. Excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to handle multiple priorities
Other Information:
Current CT RN license
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Credentials:RN,BLS
Company: Western CT Home Care Inc
Org Unit: 612
Department: Health Promotion Registered Nurse
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $41.53 - $67.90 Hourly
Available benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.
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