Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time
UniversaCare·Waterbury, Connecticut
UniversaCare·Waterbury, Connecticut
Conduct comprehensive in-home patient assessments and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians. Deliver skilled nursing services, educate patients and caregivers, and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team.
Full job description There For You Home Care Services is looking to hire compassionate, self-directed Registered Nurses to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes.
The Home Health RN assesses patient needs, develops and manages individualized care plans, delivers hands-on skilled care, and coordinates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to help patients recover, manage chronic conditions, and remain safely at home.
This role combines clinical expertise with strong documentation and independent judgment in a home-based setting.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to): Conduct comprehensive in-home patient assessments, including OASIS assessments at start of care, recertification, resumption of care, transfer, and discharge.
Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care in collaboration with the physician and interdisciplinary team, ensuring alignment with physician orders.
Provide skilled nursing services such as wound care, medication administration and management, IV therapy, catheter and ostomy care, disease management, and patient monitoring.
Educate patients and caregivers on medications, disease processes, treatment plans, safety, and self-care to support independence and prevent hospital readmission.
Coordinate care with physicians, therapists (PT/OT/ST), social workers, home health aides, and community resources.
Supervise and provide clinical direction to LPNs/LVNs and home health aides, including required supervisory visits.
Document all patient care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR) in compliance with agency policy and regulatory standards.
Ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid Conditions of Participation, PDGM requirements, HIPAA, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Complete accurate and timely OASIS documentation to support proper coding, care planning, and reimbursement.
Participate in case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and on-call rotation as scheduled.
Manage a caseload independently, planning daily visit schedules efficiently across the service area.
Work Location Waterbury, CT; Hamden, CT and surrounding towns Shift/Schedule Days, evenings and weekends.
On-call as assigned.
Work Location: Multiple locations
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance (this is a driving position) Experience completing OASIS assessments Graduate of an accredited nursing program Current BLS/CPR certification Ability to work independently with strong clinical judgment and time management Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and general computer skills. One or more year(s) experience in home health is preferred
Mileage reimbursement Full-time employees are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending and 401k. Job Type: Full-time
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
Market context
Connecticut nursing openings typically reflect steady demand in hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for RNs who can step into patient care quickly. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an active Connecticut RN license, BLS certification, and preferred specialty credentials, while education requirements may favor a BSN. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, confirm your license status and match your certifications to the posting.
