RN Home Health 32 Hours

North Hill•Needham, MA

3d•$37 - $44

About The Position

For over 40years, North Hill, a not-for-profit senior living community located in Needham, Massachusetts, has provided vibrant living opportunities to people 65+ by offering a host of hospitality, wellness and health care services. The Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Support assumes responsibility for an assigned group of residents requesting nursing care interventions. The Registered Nurse – Home Support/Private Home Care completes daily caseload assignments in a timely manner including all documentation. This position functions in compliance with State and Federal Regulations, North Hill’s policies, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

Ability to maintain confidentiality and strong customer support skills
Complies with protection of health information (HIPAA) safeguards
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with Team Members, Residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
When working in Resident areas, must be able to communicate effectively in English
Attends and participates in in-service educational classes, Healthcare Academy and staff meetings as directed
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse preferred
Professional license in good standing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Ability to read, write and understand English
2 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in a home health care setting
Proficient with computer software programs
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. The Team Member frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this community
Must be able capable of lifting up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Implements a plan to provide patients and family/caregivers with needed education to manage care needs, as requested
Evaluates resident progress towards goals of care and revises plan accordingly in consultation with Supervisor
Processes lab requests, including following orders for labs, completing requisitions as needed, tracking results, communicating and implementing follow-through with physicians and patients as needed
Responds to Personal Emergency Response System calls and non- Personal Emergency Response System emergency and emergent calls, in conjunction with security. Triages competing calls in the event of multiple calls, requesting other nursing assistance as needed
Communicates concerns with immediate supervisor and works with the interdisciplinary team to meet resident needs
Anticipates potential problems, implements interventions and communicates per documentation guidelines
May complete Skilled Nursing visits for the certified home health agency as needed, including documenting the skilled nursing visit note in the electronic health record and all other documentation necessary to complete visit, following completion of required competency review
Follows all Emergency Management Plans and actively participates in fire and evacuation drills
Meets department uniform, appearance and grooming requirements
Complies with all OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety or environment