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Registered Nurse (RN), Full Time Days, 40-Hours, Homecare

Day Kimball Healthcare·Thompson, Connecticut

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide direct nursing care, intensive monitoring, and interventions for patients in the ICU and Homecare settings. Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating all phases of nursing care while documenting findings in medical records.

Day Kimball Health is hiring for a full-time Registered Nurse to join our Homecare department in Thompson, CT! Hours: 40 per week Shift: Days Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Weekends

  • Every third This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus! Benefits Summary (20 or more agreed hours)
  • Earned
  • Time
  • Off: including personal time & holidays
  • Sick
  • Time: one week annually
  • Educational /
  • Loan
  • Reimbursement: $2,500 per fiscal year for part-time
  • Pay-for-Performance Opportunities
  • Shift
  • Differentials: Additional pay is provided for evening, night, or weekend shifts, where applicable. (ICU night shifts are eligible for additional pay differentials on top of the standard shift differential).
  • Career
  • Pathways: internal growth, leadership development, and mentorship
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Pharmacy Plan
  • 401(k)
  • Retirement
  • Plan: With eligible employer contribution
  • Life
  • Insurance: Basic and supplemental coverage options
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee
  • Perks: Recognition programs, Employee Wellness Initiatives, Food Truck Fridays, and Employee Appreciation Events, Weekly Pay

Registered Nurse Job Summary

Would you like to utilize your clinical expertise at the largest employer in northeast Connecticut known for its excellence in individualized care? We invite you to be a part of our team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!

Day Kimball gathers leading doctors, surgeons, therapists, researchers, nurses, and staff to work together for our patients’ benefit. Our nurses in the ICU play a vital role in forging the path to excellence in patient care. They are committed to their patients and each other and have set the bar high in terms of team engagement, patient experience, continuous improvement, lifelong learning, quality clinical outcomes and commitment to patient and employee safety.

As the ICU RN, you will be a vital member of a dynamic team responsible for diagnosing responses to actual or potential health problems and for providing basic emergent, supportive, and restorative care through use of the nursing process. Our nursing model is relationship based, which allows for a stronger connection between the patient and caregiver, and a more individualized, appropriate type of care. You will also discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect, and—most importantly—a fulfilling career.

  • Registered Nurse Responsibilities
  • Provide direct care for patients who require intensive monitoring and interventions.
  • Accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients in our Intensive Care Unit
  • Assesses the health status of patients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examination
  • Initiates selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations, and laboratory examination, interprets findings, and alters plan of care according to collaborative practice agreement and protocols in designated area
  • Educates and counsels in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illnesses
  • Documents findings and plan of care in the patient's medical record
  • Consults with physician per established Day Kimball Hospital policy
  • Intervenes to provide a safe environment and evaluates effectiveness of intervention for patients

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred
  • Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of Connecticut is required.
  • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent is required; if not currently certified, must obtain within three (3) months of employment
  • Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to recognize unsafe and life-threatening situations and how to intervene appropriately
  • Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, effective communication, organizational skills, problem solving, and ability to make appropriate independent decisions
  • Working knowledge of applicable Standards of Practice
  • Demonstrated compassionate customer service and ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues
  • Solid foundation in evaluating plans of care and reformulating as necessary

Why Choose Day Kimball Health?

The Care You Need.

Close to Home.

For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted, nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut.

What began as a small infirmary has grown into the region’s leading integrated healthcare system - recognized for delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home.

Today, our team of over 1,100 dedicated employees - including more than 300 skilled physicians, surgeons, and specialists - proudly deliver a full continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to homecare and hospice, meeting the evolving needs of our patients at every stage of life.

What sets us apart is our commitment not only to the communities we serve, but also to the people who power our mission.

At Day Kimball Health, we cultivate a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where healthcare professionals are empowered to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day.

Every voice is valued.

Every contribution matters.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare or seeking your next opportunity, a career at Day Kimball Health offers more than a job - it’s a chance to build lasting relationships, give back to your community, and create impact beyond your shift.

Come grow with a team that calls this community home.

Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be part of an organization that values both personal and professional development.

Make a real impact on your career, your team, and your community.

Apply today.

Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment. #RegisteredNurse #Nurse #RN #HomeCareRN #HomeCareNurse #HospiceRN #HospiceNurse

Benefits

  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Shift Differentials
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Sick Time
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Weekly Pay
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Earned Time Off
  • Pharmacy Plan
  • Career Pathways
  • Employee Wellness Initiatives
  • Pay-for-Performance Opportunities
  • Educational / Loan Reimbursement

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Thompson, Connecticut
Posted
Jun 17, 2026
Application
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Day Kimball Healthcare

Day Kimball Health is a premier provider of integrated healthcare services serving Northeast Connecticut and nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The Day Kimball system is comprised of Day Kimball Hospital, Day Kimball Medical Group, Day Kimball Healthcare at Home, and...

Salary listed on 1 job
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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