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Baylor RN - Hospice (Southern Fairfield County) Ridgefield

Baylor RN - Hospice (Southern Fairfield County)

Full Time • Ridgefield
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The Hospice Baylor Registered Nurse position provides support to fulltime RN case manager’s throughout the team to manage overflow, performing admissions and emergent and routine visits as needed.  This position's overall responsibility is to provide direct patient care in the home and community setting on weekends in accordance with physician’s orders. The RN Baylor is responsible for oversight and coordination of the patient hospice plan of care during their visits and coordinating back with IDG team, and/or RN case manager any changes in patient plan of care or needs.

This is a full-time, exempt role with the following schedule:
  • Weekend Shifts: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays
  • Weekday Shift: One flexible 12-hour shift during the week (on Wednesdays preferred, but open to adjustment).
This position will cover the southern territory of Fairfield County.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the client. Competently implements 24-hour responsibility for each client including nursing and home health aide service.
  • Provides direct client care and case management as needed. Performs admission procedure as per the policies using accurate documentation. Develops a plan of care, in conjunction with the IDG team and patient/family, consistent with the physician’s plan of treatment.
  • Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for clients residing in SNF, ALF, hospital contract bed or personal residence.
  • Initiates and provides nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures. Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor’s orders.
  • Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the client’s physical or emotional condition.
  • Participates in rotating on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage on an as needed basis.
Qualifications & Experience:
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred
  • Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
  • A minimum of two years of nursing experience. Home Health Care and/or Hospice experience preferred. Active client contact within past three years, preferred.
  • Is computer literate, enters information into computer in a timely and accurate manner. Uses electronic means of communication effectively within agency policies and practices.
  • Ability to supervise others appropriately.
  • Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.
Why RVNAhealth?
RVNAhealth is a private, non-profit,  mission-driven organization founded and grounded on care. The lifelong care and wellness services we provide helps our community maintain the highest possible level of health, well-being, and daily living. We serve all ages, stages and levels of care. RVNAhealth provides compassionate care and wellness services plus support and  resources to maintain the highest quality of life and well-being.  Services include:  In-Patient and Out-Patient Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy, Visiting Nurses, Palliative and Hospice Care, Chronic Care, Non-Medical Caregivers and Private Duty Nursing.

RVNAhealth is an eleven-time winner of the Hearst Media Top Workplaces Award. We offer rewarding career opportunities where you can make an enormous impact, every day.

Benefits of Working at RVNAhealth
RVNAhealth is committed to providing an exceptional, supportive, and progressive work environment for each employee. We offer:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Extensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 403(b) plan with matching contributions, life and disability insurance plans
  • Paid time off
  • Personal Wellness Days
  • A supportive and employee-centric culture
  • Comprehensive orientation
  • Career path
  • Ongoing educational, training and certification opportunities
  • Wellness programs
RVNAhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. RVNAhealth is committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized.
Compensation: $98,500.00 - $106,500.00 per year




This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location and not to the Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home.

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