Full-Time Field RN – Home Care

Associated Home Care•East Longmeadow, MA

7d•$40 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for administering the Care Plan and supporting each patient or client's health and wellness as indicated by that plan. The RN ensures compliance with nursing and clinical standards, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and company policies. The role may also provide Skilled Nursing Services when appropriate and needed. The RN collaborates with the Director of Nursing, patients or clients, caregivers, physicians, and other care team members. The position includes conducting home care aide orientations, supervision visits, skill checks, and annual performance assessments; providing aides with ongoing instruction during field visits; reviewing Personal Care Plans from Aging Service Access Points and orienting aides to authorized plans; documenting services and changes in client circumstances; and communicating concerns to case managers or client representatives and families. This is a home care position with flexible scheduling options. Hours are primarily weekdays, with occasional weekend availability as needed. The advertised hiring range is $40–$42 per hour, and eligible hires receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus after successfully completing the first 90 days of employment.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
Current Registered Nurse license in the state where practicing.
Licensed driver in the appropriate state.
Available independent transportation with current insurance coverage.
Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to work with minimal direction.
Competence applying processes designed to ensure adherence to pertinent federal and state rules and regulations.
Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, physicians, referral sources, patients, and families.
Demonstrated computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience and responsibilities in clinical home health services, or equivalent experience.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Follow the appropriate Care Plan in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, patient or client, caregivers, the patient's or client's physician, and other care team members as appropriate.
Conduct on-site orientations, quarterly supervision visits, skill checks, and annual performance assessments of home care aides in compliance with regulations and company policies.
Provide ongoing instruction to home health aides during field visits, including reinforcement of Standard Precautions, client respect, HIPAA, and safety.
Review Personal Care Plans from Aging Service Access Points (ASAP) and orient aides in following the care plan as authorized by the ASAP RN.
Document services rendered and changes in client condition or family and home situation.
Communicate concerns or issues regarding client status to ASAP Case Managers or the client's legal representative or family as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.