Registered Nurse, 7/On 7/Off, Home Health

$83,800 - $115,400/Yr

Centerwell, Limited Partnership - Ashland, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Ashland, MA

10,001+ employees

Real Estate

About the position

As a Home Health Registered Nurse at CenterWell Home Health, you will play a crucial role in providing personalized and comprehensive care to patients managing chronic conditions or recovering from various health challenges. This position involves skilled nursing visits, case management, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. You will be responsible for developing and implementing care plans, supervising home health aides, and maintaining continuous communication with physicians and clinical managers.

Responsibilities

• Provide admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.
• Administer ongoing care and case management for each patient, providing necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager.
• Confer with physicians to develop the initial plan of treatment based on physician's orders and initial patient assessment.
• Provide hands-on care, management, and evaluation of the care plan, teaching the patient in accordance with physician orders under Clinical Manager's supervision.
• Revise care plans in consultation with physicians based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulation.
• Coordinate appropriate care with various healthcare personnel, including Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Home Health Aides.
• Report patient care, condition, and progress to the patient's physician and Clinical Manager continuously.
• Implement patient care plans in conjunction with patients and families to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs/problems.
• Coordinate, oversee, and supervise the work of Home Health Aides and Personal Care Workers, providing written personal care instructions that reflect the current plan of care.
• Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by home health aides/personal care workers as part of supervisory responsibilities.
• Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, preparing and completing needed clinical documentation.
• Prepare appropriate medical documentation on all patients, including case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, and care plan changes.

Requirements

• Diploma, Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of one year nursing experience preferred
• Strong med surg, ICU, ER, acute experience
• Home Health experience a plus
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure
• Current CPR certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off including company and personal holidays
• Volunteer time off
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Flexible scheduling options
• Clinical certifications
• Leadership development programs
• Career coaching