Registered Nurse, Home Health

CenterWell•Barnstable, MA

19d

About The Position

CenterWell Home Health Registered Nurses provide personalized, one-on-one care to help patients recover and regain independence in their homes. Working with physicians and other clinicians, the nurse develops and manages care plans and provides admission, case management, follow-up skilled nursing visits, and ongoing care. The role includes hands-on patient care, patient and family education, coordination and oversight of care team members, communication with physicians and the Clinical Manager, and preparation of clinical documentation. The position serves one of the listed areas: Plymouth/Carver, Upper Cape, or Mid-Lower Cape. It is a patient-facing role subject to Humana’s TB screening program and driver safety requirements. The posting lists a $10,000 sign-on bonus as available, compensation of $54–$75 per visit/unit, and an estimated annual base-pay range of $84,900–$116,800 for full-time employment.

Requirements

Diploma, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure.
Current CPR certification.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Maintain personal vehicle liability insurance at the applicable state minimum or the stated higher coverage limits.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of nursing experience is preferred.
Strong medical-surgical, ICU, ER, or acute-care experience.
Home Health experience.

Responsibilities

Provide admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.
Provide ongoing care and case management for each patient, including follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager.
Confer with physicians to develop initial treatment plans based on physician orders and initial patient assessments.
Provide hands-on care, manage and evaluate care plans, and teach patients in accordance with physician orders and under Clinical Manager supervision.
Revise plans in consultation with physicians based on ongoing assessments and applicable policy or regulation.
Coordinate care with healthcare personnel, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, home health aides, and external providers.
Continuously report patient care, condition, and progress to the patient’s physician and Clinical Manager.
Implement patient care plans with patients and families to help resolve needs and problems.
Coordinate, oversee, and supervise Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides, and Personal Care Workers; provide written personal-care instructions and care plans reflecting the current plan of care.
Monitor home health aides’ and personal care workers’ completion of documentation.
Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, completing required clinical documentation.
Prepare clinical documentation, including case conferences, patient contacts, medication-order changes, recertifications, progress updates, and care-plan changes.
Prepare visit or shift reports, update and summarize patient records, and confer with other healthcare disciplines to support optimal patient care.