What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice RN (Registered Nurse, Visiting Nurse, Case Manager) - HomeCare position at Hartford HealthCare at Home?
Location Detail: 765 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport (10411)
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as a Hospice RN.
Who We Are
We are a team of dedicated Healthcare Heroes providing comprehensive medical services and care to patients in their home. As an entity of Hartford Healthcare, our culture is guided by our core values and leadership behaviors in our interactions with our colleagues, patients, and patients’ families.
What We Do
Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, has been fulfilling our mission for more than 119 years. Our Person-Centered Care Model allows our employees to learn and grow within our organization, all while providing integrated support to the patient. As part of Hartford HealthCare, we leverage cutting edge technology to provide quality care in our client’s home. Most importantly, our employees are appreciated for the real differences they make in both the lives of their patients and their patients’ families. We are focused on aligning the skills of our clinical team in a manner that addresses the needs of the patient standing by our values of integrity, excellence, caring, safety and equity.
Why You Should Join Us
Our team of Healthcare Heroes use their knowledge and expertise to provide our patients with individualized care in an autonomous and supportive environment. Our model equips our colleagues with the tools and training needed to feel empowered to use independent decision making while approaching patient care holistically. By joining us you will experience:
- Empowerment in your work environment
- Support and continuous learning – from colleagues and through our training and preceptor programs
- Autonomy and independent decision making
- Compassion and connection to our patients
- Positive impact to our patients
- Appreciation and recognition
You see a home healthcare worker. Our patients see a life-changing hero.
Benefits and Perks
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we also offer:
- Clinical Development opportunities
- Specialty track
- Access to our CESI lab which is a world-class medical training and education organization with a 20-year history driving healthcare performance and improving patient safety
- Opportunity to participate in system level committees (clinical best practice)
- Collaboration with system partners
- Care for patients where they are
- Person centered care model – learn and grow within our organization while providing more integrated care
Our Hospice Visiting Nurse (RN) utilizes their extensive education and training to provide personalized care to our patients in a rewarding environment that promotes autonomy.
Job Description
- Support our patients, families, and loved ones, as they go through their end of life journey
- Perform a comprehensive assessment to establish goals for symptom management and end of life care with effective case management strategies
- Be a member of an active interdisciplinary team that addresses patients’ needs holistically
- Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship by utilizing effective communication with patients and their families.
- Utilize state-of-the-art technology to document skilled services provided.
Qualifications
Registered Nurse with Valid CT RN license
- One year of RN experience; Homecare or Hospice experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
- Computer proficiency required.
We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.