Nurse - Per Diem

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Nurse - Per Diem to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this flexible role, you will provide high-quality patient care across various settings, ensuring safety, comfort, and effective treatment for diverse populations. Your expertise will support our mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services while maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards. This position offers the opportunity to work on an as-needed basis, making a meaningful impact in a variety of clinical environments.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history documentation using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
• Assist with diagnostic evaluations, specimen collection, and processing to support accurate clinical decision-making.
• Provide specialized care for patients with acute or chronic conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, infectious diseases, or post-acute recovery scenarios like hospice or palliative care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring compliance with long-term care regulations and best practices in geriatrics and memory care.
• Maintain meticulous medical documentation, ensuring adherence to HIPAA confidentiality policies and accurate coding using ICD-9/10 and CPT standards for billing purposes.

Requirements

• Valid nursing license (RN or LPN) in good standing with relevant state licensing boards.
• Proven experience in critical care environments such as ICU, Emergency Room, or Level II/Level I Trauma Centers.
• Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks, or Athenahealth.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations including geriatric patients, individuals with developmental disabilities, or those requiring specialized memory or dementia care.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, and medical terminology relevant to acute and long-term care settings.
• Ability to perform complex procedures such as IV insertion, phlebotomy, suturing, catheterization, and sterile technique.
• Excellent communication skills for effective caregiver-patient interactions and team collaboration.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts on an as-needed basis across multiple healthcare environments such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or home health settings.

Join us in delivering compassionate healthcare that makes a difference! We value energetic professionals committed to excellence in patient care while offering the flexibility you need to thrive both professionally and personally.

Pay: From $60.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stamford, CT 06905