Location Detail: 300 Queen Street Southington (10120)Shift Detail: FLOAT weekend RN position to cover all west hospice regions would be work 24 paid for 32Provides skilled nursing care to hospice clients in their homes or community health settings ensuring the delivery of outcome based, high quality, cost-effective care.· Reviews referrals, and initiates contact with client and family.· Conducts a complete nursing assessment based on referral data, client/family interview, and clinical observation of patient health status. Demonstrates clinical expertise in symptom management and end of life issues.· Develops a plan of care in collaboration with client and all disciplines based on assessment data which documents need for services, appropriate discharge planning, short- and long-term goals, and the utilizations of appropriate resources. Facilitates peaceful death and assures appropriate bereavement follow up through timely documentation of bereavement assessment. Modifies plan of care as conditions change.· Demonstrates understanding of payer information in order to maximize care planning. Utilizes Hospice Levels of care appropriately.· Follows IDT process of approving non-formulary medications, treatments, and DME.· Initiates and maintains a client record utilizing the Agency’s standard for documentation.· Makes follow-up visits to provide skilled care to assess disease progress and evaluates response to treatment so as to promote peaceful death; provides support to client/family utilizing teaching principles to promote and restore health and prevent disease and disability, as possible; coordinates care with providers. Utilizes interdisciplinary team members to support patient/family needs.· Teaches patients and reinforces client/caregiver teaching and education. Prepares/teaches/supports family regarding signs and symptoms of death, as appropriate.· Refers, collaborates, and coordinates all client care services. Consults with physician regarding client needs and plan of care.· Directs LPNs in carrying out the established plan of care. Directs Home Care Aides and supervises plan of care.· Refers clients/family to other community resources as needed. <h3>Qualifications</h3> Minimum RequirementsEducation: Graduate of an Associate’s of diploma program in nursingExperience: One year nursing experience OR one year nursing experience in a specialtyLicensure: License to practice in the State of ConnecticutPreferredEducation: Graduate of NLN approved BSN programExperience: Medical/surgery or home care experience 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 colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

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