Registered Nurse, Home Care

Mass General Brigham•Chelsea, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mass General Brigham Home Care is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join their "Constitution" team, covering Medford and Everett, with support for Arlington, Malden, Melrose, and Somerville. This role focuses on providing skilled nursing care in patients' homes, acting as a case manager for the full plan of care. RNs typically complete 5-6 visits per day, with built-in time for documentation, chart review, and coordination. Patient care is delivered within the organizational philosophy and standards of community health practice, utilizing electronic documentation and interdisciplinary communication. The role involves providing skilled nursing care including assessment, teaching, treatment, documentation, and care coordination with a focus on customer service and financial awareness. Mass General Brigham Home Care provides non-acute, medically necessary skilled care in the home to help "homebound" patients recover from illness or injury and manage chronic disease exacerbations. Services include skilled nursing care (IV drug administration, injections, tube feeding, wound care, care plan education), physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, medical social services, and medical supplies as needed. The organization seeks experienced, emotionally intelligent RNs who thrive in autonomous roles and are dedicated to high-quality, compassionate care, with confidence in clinical decision-making, organized time management, and comfort in a dynamic home-based environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing
Current Massachusetts license as Registered Nurse
Minimum of one year previous nursing experience in acute care setting.
Travel required within MGB Healthcare at Home geographic area
Ability to work with various computer software required
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to work with a diverse population
Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally and electronically
Ability to organize and prioritize work, and adapt to changing situations
Ability to work independently, be self-directed and adapt to unpredictable circumstances
Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team of health care providers

Nice To Haves

Prior home care experience preferred
Knowledge of hand-held patient care computer devices preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as case managers, overseeing the full plan of care.
Collaborate closely with LPNs, therapists, and social workers.
Complete 5-6 visits per day, with time for documentation, chart review, and coordination.
Provide quality, clinical services to patients in various settings in the community.
Deliver patient care within organizational philosophy, policy and standards of community health practice.
Perform admissions process and case management responsibilities in accordance with MGB Healthcare at Home policies and standards of practice.
Utilize thorough and timely electronic documentation and interdisciplinary communications.
Provide skilled nursing care in the form of assessment, teaching, treatment, documentation and care coordination.
Demonstrate high quality customer service and financial awareness.