Field RN – Home Care

Associated Home Care • Lawrence, MA

11d • $40 - $42

About The Position

The Field RN administers each patient/client’s Care Plan and supports their 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. When appropriate and needed, the RN provides Skilled Nursing Services.

The role includes collaborating with the Director of Nursing, patients/clients, caregivers, physicians, and other care team members; conducting orientation, supervision visits, skill checks, and annual performance reviews for home care aides; and providing aides with ongoing instruction during field visits. The RN documents services and changes in client conditions or circumstances, and communicates concerns to ASAP case managers or the client’s legal representative or family as needed.

This is a part-time or per-diem role with flexible scheduling. Hours are primarily on weekdays, with occasional weekend availability as needed. The hiring range is $40–$42 per hour; final compensation depends on factors including relevant experience, skills, certifications, and location.

Requirements

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

• Administer the patient/client’s Care Plan in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, patient/client and caregivers, the patient/client’s physician, and other care team members as appropriate.
• Conduct on-site orientations, quarterly supervision visits, skill checks, and annual performance evaluations of home care aides in compliance with applicable 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 plans authorized by the ASAP RN.
• Document services rendered and changes in client condition, family situation, or 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed