Job Description
Job DescriptionAbout the Role
North Hill is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time Home Health position in Needham, MA. This organization is a leading provider of RN and CNA services, focused on sourcing top talent to deliver exceptional care. As an RN Home Health, you will play a vital role in providing direct patient care, support, and education within the comfort of their homes. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals by promoting health, preventing disease, and helping them manage their conditions effectively.
Key Responsibilities
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Implements a plan to provide patients and family/caregivers with needed education to manage care needs, as requested
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Evaluates resident progress towards goals of care and revises plan accordingly in consultation with Supervisor
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Processes lab requests, including following orders for labs, completing requisitions as needed, tracking results, communicating and implementing follow-through with physicians and patients as needed
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Responds to Personal Emergency Response System calls and non- Personal Emergency Response System emergency and emergent calls, in conjunction with security. Triages competing calls in the event of multiple calls, requesting other nursing assistance as needed
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Communicates concerns with immediate supervisor and works with the interdisciplinary team to meet resident needs
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Anticipates potential problems, implements interventions and communicates per documentation guidelines
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May complete Skilled Nursing visits for the certified home health agency as needed, including documenting the skilled nursing visit note in the electronic health record and all other documentation necessary to complete visit, following completion of required competency review
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Follows all Emergency Management Plans and actively participates in fire and evacuation drills
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Meets department uniform, appearance and grooming requirements
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Complies with all OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety or environment
Required Qualifications & Experience
Required:
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Active RN State License
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Bachelors of Science in Nursing
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2+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in Home Health Care
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Ability to work on-site Monday–Friday
Preferred:
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Experience with OASIS Documentation
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Proficiency in Wound Care Management
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Strong skills in Patient Assessment & Education
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Experience in Geriatric Nursing
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Availability to work weekends
Benefits
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Health insurance
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Dental insurance
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Vision insurance
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Paid time off (PTO)
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401(k) match
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Weekly pay
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Employee Referral Program
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Free meals
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Free parking