We are hiring a per diem Registered Nurse to join our care team at Athena Home Health & Hospice in the Hartford area! This is an on-the-road position to assist with admissions and visits. Weekly pay! Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life. Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company. You plan, organize, and direct the hospice care of our patients. Experience & Education: + Must hold an active and unencumbered RN license in this state. + Prior experience in hospice or home care preferred. + Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Duties & Responsibilities: + Completes an initial and comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). + Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process. + Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by writing and initiating plan of care and participating in revising the plan of care as necessary. + Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions during routine visits as patient status and needs change. + Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. + Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate. + Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required. + Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. About Athena Health Care Systems: Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England. Athena’s Benefits: + Competitive and Weekly Pay + Holiday and Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees + 401(k) with Employer Match for All Team Members + Career Advancement Opportunities + Exclusive Employer Discount Program Available for Eligible Team Members: + Employer-Paid Life Insurance + Vacation and Personal Time + Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance + 401(k) with Employer Match We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.