Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
LHC Group
Bridgeport, CT

***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience. 

Summary

We are hiring RNs in Bridgeport, CT for Behavioral health home visits. We have per diem and full-time opportunities with weekly pay and a loyalty bonus.   

At Patient Care, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Registered Nurse, you can expect: 

• flexibility for true work-life balance
• opportunities for career growth 
• the ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships.
• employee-focused wellness and support programs 

If you love nursing and want to strengthen your experience, this is a great opportunity for you! 

 

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse in Home and Community Based Services provides and directs provisions of nursing and personal care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician or as authorized by the state/program and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. The Registered Nurse coordinates the plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, case manager and other community resources.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities 

• Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice and within infection control standards, in accordance with the plan of care/service plan, and in coordination with other members of the patient/client’s care team from admit through discharge.
• Completes clinical nursing assessments in accordance with federal and/or state program requirements and as required by payer.
• Ensures the patient/client’s eligibility and medical necessity for services as defined by payer source and agency policy.
• Develops and revises individualized plans of care and/or service plans according to federal and/or state program requirements with other community providers.
• Ensures plan of care frequency and duration meets the needs of the patient and initiates plan of care revisions as needed with physician approval.

Education and Experience

Experience Desired

• A minimum of one year experience as an RN preferred.

License Requirements

• Must have current RN licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Current CPR certification required.

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Company OverviewLHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
Patient Care a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.