Home Health Visits Registered Nurse

BAYADA Home Health Care•Boston, MA

7d•$60 - $68

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its home health visit team. The RN is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team, providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to clients so they can remain at home. Care is delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. The territory includes Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway, South End, South Boston, and surrounding areas. The nurse performs assessments, recognizes changes in patient condition, and uses clinical judgment to manage urgent situations independently in the home. The role includes care for acute and post-acute needs such as CHF, COPD, wounds, IV therapy, and post-surgical recovery, as well as medication reconciliation, patient teaching, safety monitoring, and clinical documentation. The position offers paid training, around-the-clock clinical support, flexible scheduling, and weekly pay. Compensation is $60–$68 per point, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation, and the posting advertises a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Hold a current nursing license in good standing in Massachusetts.
Graduate from an accredited and approved nursing program, as indicated by a school transcript or diploma.
Have at least one year of current or recent hands-on medical experience within the past two years with the adult or geriatric population in an eligible medical or skilled nursing setting, such as acute care, an emergency department, home health, hospice, ICU, med-surg, sub-acute care, or rehabilitation.
Work independently and recognize when to escalate concerns.
Be comfortable making clinical decisions without immediate on-site support.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills in unpredictable home environments.
Be able to manage a dynamic visit schedule and prioritize urgent visits.
Be efficient with point-of-care documentation and technology.
Maintain attention to detail while meeting productivity expectations.
Be comfortable providing care in varied home environments.
Be flexible and adaptable to changing patient needs and schedules.
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect for patient autonomy.

Responsibilities

Conduct head-to-toe assessments and identify subtle changes in patient condition.
Provide care for acute and post-acute needs, including CHF, COPD, wound care, IV therapy, and post-surgical care.
Triage and manage urgent clinical situations independently in the home setting.
Perform medication reconciliation, patient teaching, and safety monitoring.
Perform comprehensive wound assessments, provide wound care, and document care.
Manage a changing visit schedule and prioritize urgent visits.
Use point-of-care documentation and technology efficiently.
Escalate concerns when appropriate and make real-time clinical decisions.