Home Health Registered Nurse, RN, Lawrence area

About the role

This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. It involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care needs of a designated group of patients or providing nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient's plan of care as directed.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed.
• Provides professional nursing care to patients.
• Requires a nursing license.
• Manages projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.
• Utilizes the nursing process, the Home Health Registered Nurse will manage and deliver comprehensive home health services, including assessments, interventions, and supportive care to clients within their place of residence.
• Collaborates with patient /family and other health care providers and/or community resources with planning of care and discharge.
• Documents patient data, activities, and communications in patient record using computer system in a timely, organized, concise manner to ensure compliance with legal, certification, third party payor guidelines and Agency policies.
• Completes physicians' orders, levels of care, and OASIS on all patients assigned, in accordance with patient care policies.
• Reconciles medications with patient and physician consistently.
• Demonstrates and practices according to safety guidelines and procedures including general ergonomics, fire, and personal safety.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics and patient material handling.
• Communicates and collaborates with all disciplines in the home care setting on a regular basis or immediately if there are any critical needs or crisis interventions needed.

Requirements

• Massachusetts RN Licensure and NH Licensure.
• Valid state issued Driver’s License.
• One (1) year of acute medical/surgical nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Specialty nursing certifications.
• Three (3) years of acute nursing including medical/surgical, oncology, hospice, or home health.
• Experience with IV and complex wound care.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Demonstrates competence in Home Health and Hospice standards of care, symptom management, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of care.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, read, and write in English.
• Able to function well, effectively manage time, and prioritize busy schedules.
• Good organizational skills.
• Able to function effectively, autonomously, and independently in a home care setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries & benefits.
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one.
• 403(b) retirement with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support - Access to MedBridge for PT CEUs and licensure/certification support, reinforcing our commitment to ongoing clinical development.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• Fleet car program - A unique offering that reduces personal vehicle burden and supports clinicians in the field.
• Industry-Leading Safety Program – A one-of-a-kind Workplace Safety & Violence Prevention role dedicated to proactively addressing increasing safety concerns in healthcare settings.

About Care at Home

Tufts Medicine Care at Home is a proud member of Tufts Medicine, a health system that is rethinking how academic and community centers, local and national businesses, and technology and service innovators can all work together. So that clinicians can deliver expert care where it’s needed most and so that we can bring wellness back to health care, one person at a time.

About Tufts Medicine

A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being.

Pay Range

$84,300.22 - $107,481.20