Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) for the Homecare Part Time Day Shift 32-Hours job in Thompson, CT. Registered Nurse (RN) Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Pharmacy Plan Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account Accident & Critical Illness Coverage 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution Vacation Time Sick Days Paid Holidays Education Reimbursement Pet Insurance Additional Benefits Registered Nurse (RN) Job Summary: As the Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing service to Hospice and Palliative Care patients and families. You will be directly responsible to the Associate Director of Hospice/Palliative Care for policy and fiscal matters and will be responsible to the Hospice Clinical Supervisor for clinical matters. The Hospice/Palliative Care Nurse is an employee of Day Kimball HomeCare and will comply with all DKHC personnel policies. Registered Nurse (RN) Job Responsibilities: Provides skilled nursing care to hospice and palliative care patients in their homes (including admission/discharge) on a family centered basis while recording/maintaining complete patient record on Portable Electronic Device and/or paper record. Teaches, demonstrates, supervises and evaluates care given by peers, HHAs, family members and significant others. According to age and developmental level of the patient, systematically assesses the patient's physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, spiritual and discharge needs. Utilizes effective oral and written communication skills to include completeness and accuracy of documentation. Evaluates the plan of care and reformulates the goals as necessary. Demonstrates accurate technical skill and operational knowledge of patient care equipment and procedure, including venipunture to administer IV medication, TPN, lipids etc. Develops and implements a plan of care for each patient. Recognizes unsafe and life-threatening situations and intervenes appropriately. Registered Nurse (RN) Education and Experience Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required. Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of Connecticut is required. Two years of recent medical/acute care or critical care experience as a registered nurse, or an equivalent level of experience preferred. Achieve Home Health Care specific competencies within the time frame determined by the department. Valid Connecticut Driver’s License and proof of current insurance coverage required. Experience with an understanding of the philosophy and goals of Hospice care preferred. Completion of Hospice Training preferred but must complete the training while on job. Required to pursue certification of Hospice & Palliative Care within 2 years of hire or maintains certification. Why Choose Day Kimball Health? The Care You Need. Close to Home. For nearly 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families. At Day Kimball, we are passionate about both our patients and our employees. We are growing our talented team every day and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be a part of an organization that values both personal and professional growth. 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. Are you ready to apply your expertise at the largest employer in Northeastern Connecticut, known for its commitment to excellence in individualized care? Join our team as a Hospice Registered Nurse and experience a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and, most importantly, a career that makes a difference! #RegisteredNurse #Nurse #RN #HomeCareRN #HomeCareNurse #HospiceRN #HospiceNurse
Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Homecare Per Visit Day Shift job in Thompson, CT. Registered Nurse (RN) Benefits: Sick Time 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution Pet Insurance Clinical Ladder Program (only for eligible positions) Shift Differential Pay for Performance Registered Nurse (RN) Job Summary: As the Homecare Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide comprehensive nursing services to individuals, families and groups. Functions as a primary care staff nurse on an interim basis to cover in the absence of a permanent RN. Proficient in all components of the nursing process. Functions as a skilled public health nurse in homes, clinics, or programs. Directly responsible to the Clinical Supervisor. Registered Nurse (RN) Job Responsibilities: Provides skilled nursing care to patients in their homes (including admission/discharge) on a family centered basis while recording/maintaining complete patient record on Portable Electronic Device and/or paper record. Teaches, demonstrates, supervises and evaluates care given by peers, HHAs, family members and significant others. Performs venipuncture to administer IV drip medication, TPN or lipids, which have been approved for home administration. Registered Nurse (RN) Skills and Abilities: Ability to drive an automobile year-round in varying weather conditions. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, assess priorities, record information accurately. Ability to use Portable Electronic Device to record/maintain patient information pertaining to Plan of Care. Demonstrate sincere concern in caring for patients who are ill or handicapped and willing to be accountable for maintaining Day Kimball Hospital standards on confidentiality. Good physical and mental health, ability to assist with heavy lifting and capable of working under pressure. Ability to use arms, eyes, hands and fingers with skill. Ability to communicate with and relate to patients and their families with patience and tact. Maintain an awareness of patient’s age and developmental level when identifying how best to conduct patient care. Medium work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time), and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently (frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Requires daily driving an automobile varied distances to patient locations and the ability to enter/exit an automobile numerous times during the day. Requires the ability to enter buildings using varied levels of stairs. Demonstrate basic nursing measures (i.e., transferring clients and/or body positioning in bed or chair). In and out of motor vehicles in all weather conditions with varying temperatures. A job is considered outside if the worker spends approximately 75% or more of the time outside. Some inside environmental conditions exist. Varying degrees of exposure to blood, blood borne pathogens, and all body fluids may exist. Registered Nurse (RN) Education and Experience Requirements: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required. Current license to perform as a registered nurse in the State of Connecticut required. Two years of recent medical/acute care or critical care experience as a registered nurse, or an equivalent level of experience preferred. Valid Connecticut Driver’s License and proof of current insurance coverage required. Why Choose Day Kimball Health? The Care You Need. Close to Home. For nearly 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families. At Day Kimball, we are passionate about both our patients and our employees. We are growing our talented team every day and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be a part of an organization that values both personal and professional growth. 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. Are you ready to apply your expertise at the largest employer in Northeastern Connecticut, known for its commitment to excellence in individualized care? Join our team as a HomeCare Registered Nurse and experience a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and, most importantly, a career that makes a difference! #RegisteredNurse #Nurse #RN #HomeCareRN #HomeCareNurse #HospiceRN #HospiceNurse
Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Per Diem Registered Nurse, Case Manager to join our Case Management Department in Putnam, CT! Weekly Hours: Per Diem, as needed Shift: Days Weekends: 1 Saturday every 6-8 weeks Registered Nurse, Case Manager Benefits: Sick Time Accrual Pay-for-Performance Opportunities Shift Differentials – Additional pay for evening, night, or weekend shifts (where applicable) 401(k) Retirement Plan – With eligible employer contribution Pet Insurance Registered Nurse, Case Manager Job Summary: As an RN Case Manager, you will be a vital member of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team responsible for identifying and addressing case management needs in partnership with patients, significant others, payors, and the healthcare team. The RN Case Manager assesses patient needs, develops and implements care plans, and evaluates post-discharge requirements to support patients across the continuum of care. This role is responsible for managing resources to ensure the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care in the most appropriate setting. Responsibilities include negotiating, coordinating, monitoring, and procuring services and resources throughout an episode of care. The RN Case Manager assists with transfers to acute care and rehabilitation facilities, coordinates outpatient services, and conducts utilization reviews to ensure appropriate documentation and level-of-care criteria are met. Overall care planning focuses on optimizing outcomes and maximizing the patient’s quality of life. Registered Nurse, Case Manager Job Responsibilities: Assesses patients’ continuum-of-care needs by conducting comprehensive chart reviews to identify medical and social factors, and by interviewing patients and significant others to determine home care needs and existing services. Plans continuum of care to meet identified needs in collaboration with the healthcare team, with comprehensive knowledge of community resources and services. Implements care plans and coordinates resources to achieve identified goals, including referring patients to appropriate providers, serving as a liaison between patients, the healthcare team, and external partners, and assisting patients in navigating the healthcare system. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the continuum of care plan by collecting data for outcome measurements such as readmission rates. Performs utilization management functions such as reviewing all admissions and continued stay of all patients to assure medical appropriateness of level of care and length of stay. Registered Nurse, Case Manager Education and Experience Requirements: Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required (BSN preferred). Current CT State license required. CCM preferred. Experience: Minimum of three years nursing experience in either a hospital or homecare setting required. Membership and participation in professional organizations preferred. Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within 3 months of hire required. Registered Nurse, Case Manager Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Clinically oriented professional utilizes the nursing process and applies the principles of case management well. Demonstrates ability to function under stress. Identify problems and make decisions based on your experience and judgment, as well as on established facts, such as budget locations and legal requirements/ insurance guidelines. Capable of coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously and able to change activities frequently. Remain flexible in work schedule in order to provide the most effective and efficient support for the department and hospital mission. Understand legal and ethical issues pertaining to confidentiality and understands restrictions on the release of confidential information. Why Choose Day Kimball Health? The Care You Need. Close to Home. For nearly 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families. At Day Kimball, we are passionate about both our patients and our employees. We are growing our talented team every day and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be a part of an organization that values both personal and professional growth. 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. Are you ready to apply your expertise at the largest employer in northeastern Connecticut, known for its commitment to excellence in individualized care? Join our team as a Registered Nurse, Case Manager and experience a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and, most importantly, a career that makes a difference!
Day Kimball Health is hiring a Lead Neonatal Nurse Practitioner for the Medical Group! Location : Putnam, CT Shift : Day Shift, 36 Hours Why Choose Day Kimball Health? For nearly 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families. At Day Kimball, we are passionate about both our patients and our employees. We are growing our talented team every day and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be a part of an organization that values both personal and professional growth. Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Job Summary Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of clinical care are provided to all patients through the effective coordination of the Neonatal Department of Advanced Practice Providers/Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (APP/NNP). Ensures and facilitates open communication with all staff, to promote improved performance. Serves as a liaison among the MCH staff, physicians, managers, nurses, patients, and their families to ensure effective communication, care coordination, and collaborative decision-making. Contributes to the growth and development of the program, serving as administrator, clinical specialist, and direct patient care provider. Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Key Responsibilities Assist with recruiting, interviewing, coordinating the hiring and training of NNPs in collaboration with the department chair, administration and operational leadership. Develops and coordinates the schedule for all APPs to ensure adequate clinical coverage within the department. Serve as a liaison between DKH operations and service line NNPs. Manage APP time off requests. Acts as a primary resource for clinic staff by providing guidance and support in the performance of daily activities regarding patient care. May assist in coordinating and tracking professional development for NNPs as assigned by departmental/service line leadership (Work Compass/NRP/Attendance at conferences/lectures). Facilitating leadership to ensure timely completion of employee performance reviews in close collaboration with departmental/divisional leadership. In collaboration with the Compliance Office and Coding Department, establishes and maintains departmental procedures that ensure appropriate and optimal billing education. Attends departmental or divisional meetings. Serves as liaison between the Department Chair and NNP staff. Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Required Skills And Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in Nursing with Advanced Practice Neonatal focus. Current CT RN/APRN licensure. Certification as A Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with both State and Federal Controlled Substance authorization. BLS and NRP certification. ACLS certification optional. Experience: Minimum five (5) years of clinical experience as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in a level 3 or 4 Newborn Intensive Care Unit. Experience with and ability to provide direct patient management. Department-specific competencies, including age-specific competencies, and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents. Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision Pharmacy Plan Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account Accident & Critical Illness Coverage 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution Vacation Time Sick Days Paid Holidays Education Reimbursement Pet Insurance Additional Benefits 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. Are you ready to apply your expertise at the largest employer in Northeastern Connecticut, known for its commitment to excellence in individualized care? Join our team as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in our Medical Group and experience a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and, most importantly, a career that makes a difference!
Thank you for considering a career at Ensemble Health Partners! Must be able to work full time on-site at DKH - Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT*** Ensemble Health Partners is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country. Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference! CAREER OPPORTUNITY OFFERING: Bonus Incentives Paid Certifications Tuition Reimbursement Comprehensive Benefits Career Advancement This position starts at: $80,000. Final compensation will be determined based on experience. The Opportunity: The CDI Specialist facilitates and obtains appropriate physician documentation for any patient clinical condition or procedure to support the appropriate severity of illness, expected risk of mortality, and complexity of care as documented in patient medical records. Extensive medical record review and interaction with physicians, nursing staff, other patient care givers and HIM coding professionals is done to ensure the documentation is complete and accurate. Job Responsibilities: Completes initial patient medical record review within 24-48 hours of patient's admission; completes subsequent reviews of patient's medical record reviews every 24-48 hours and enters review findings in CDE software system Assigns Principal diagnosis, CC/MCC (complication and comorbidity/major complication and comorbidity), evaluate for Severity of Illness (SOI) and Risk of Mortality (ROM) on all patients while in-house. Assigns working ICD-10-CM and PCS codes and DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) using encoder in CDE software. Clarifies with physicians regarding missing, unclear, unsupported or conflicting health record documentation by requesting and obtaining additional documentation from physicians when needed. Face to face physician interaction and written clarifications are used. Educates key healthcare providers such as physicians, nurse practitioners, allied health professionals, nursing and care coordination regarding clinical documentation improvement, documentation guidelines and the need for accurate and complete documentation in the health record. Partners with coding professionals to ensure accuracy of diagnostic and procedural data and completeness of supporting documentation to determine the working and final DRG assignment. Reviews DRG denial letters and writes denial appeal letters. Collaborates with care coordination, nursing staff and other ancillary staff regarding interaction with physicians on documentation and to resolve physician clarifications prior to patient discharge. Maintains and upholds all clinical documentation regulatory guidelines Formulates and submits timely, well prepared appeals for reconsideration by third party administrators (payors). Including supporting documented clinical evidence, Coding/CDE Guidelines and other regulatory standards/guidelines as appropriate. Works collaboratively with co-works and management to effectively resolve root cause issues that impact payor contracts, hospital operations, or departmental to maintain reimbursement and minimize appeal requests and/or denials. Experience We Love: Minimum of five years acute care nursing experience with specific medical/surgical, Intensive Care, or Emergency Department experience Excellent interpersonal skills including excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficient in and demonstrate excellent physician relations Ability to organize and present information clearly and concisely; excellent computer and keyboarding skills; high degree of prioritization skills Minimum Education Current RN Licensure Certifications: CRCR Required within 9 months of hire Ensemble Health Partners is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Ensemble Health Partners also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Ensemble Health Partners provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact TA@ensemblehp.com. This posting addresses state specific requirements to provide pay transparency. Compensation decisions consider many job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location; knowledge; skills; relevant experience; education; licensure; internal equity; time in position. A candidate entry rate of pay does not typically fall at the minimum or maximum of the role’s range. For immediate consideration, please apply using this link: https://ensemblehp.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/EnsembleHealthPartnersCareers/job/Putnam-CT/RN-Clinical-Documenta
