On Call Visiting Nurse (RN, Hospice) - HomeCare
Company: Hartford HealthCare at Home
Location: Southport
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: 765 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport (10411) Shift
Detail: on call RN Provides skilled nursing care to clients in
their homes or community health settings ensuring the delivery of
outcome based, high quality, cost effective care. Assumes
responsibility for evening, night, weekend, and holiday on-call
duty as scheduled and consistent with Agency policies and
procedures Assumes primary responsibility for total region census
during assigned shift, including assessing, Planning, implementing
and evaluation phases of the nursing process Maintain regular
communication with Nurse Supervisors, attending physician, and case
manager concerning patient/family care needs and response to
interventions. Respond to medical or emotional crisis and make home
visit to provide direct care as appropriate. 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 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 utilization of
appropriate resources. Modifies plan of care as conditions change
Demonstrates understanding of payer information in order to
maximize care planning. 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; provides support to client/family
utilizing teaching principles to promote and restore health and
prevent disease and disability, as possible; coordinates care with
providers. Teaches patients and reinforces client/caregiver
teaching and education. Prepares/teaches/supports family regarding
signs and symptoms, as appropriate. Refers, collaborates and
coordinates all client care services. Consults with physician
regarding client needs and plan of care Directs LPN’s in carrying
out the established plan of care. Directs Home Care Aides and
supervises plan of care Qualifications Minimum Requirements
Graduate of an Associate’s or diploma program in nursing Experience
- One year nursing experience or one year nursing in a specialty;
medical/surgery or home care preferred Licensure, Certification,
Registration - Registered Nurse with a license to practice in the
state of CT Preferred Requirements Graduate of NLN approved BSN
program
Keywords: Hartford HealthCare at Home, New England , On Call Visiting Nurse (RN, Hospice) - HomeCare, Healthcare , Southport, Northeast
