Home Health RN Per Diem

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Utilizing the nursing process, the Home Health Registered Nurse will manage and deliver comprehensive home health services, including assessments, interventions, and supportive care to clients within their place of residence. Depending on the circumstances, duties may also include telephone triage, problem solving, patient/caregiver advocacy and support, with emphasis of avoiding hospitalization. As a key member of the health care team, this position must interact courteously and effectively with patients and their families as well as with co‑workers from all Agency departments, community resources, and with patients’ physicians in order to facilitate safe and effective patient care while maintaining their own safety in the home and the community at large.

Per Diem, 16 Hours minimum per month and one weekend day.

Lowell MA and surrounding areas.

• Massachusetts RN Licensure and NH Licensure.
• Valid state issued Driver’s License.
• One (1) year of acute medical/surgical nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support Certification.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Specialty nursing certifications.
• Three (3) years of acute nursing, including medical/surgical, oncology, hospice, or home health.
• Experience with IV and complex wound care.

• Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial needs in a sensitive, caring manner following established Standards of Nursing Practice and Agency policies and procedures. Provide ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
• Assess patient/family learning needs, style, and limitations and make adjustments for delivery of information.
• Recognize and identify patients/caregivers’ cultural beliefs regarding death and dying and be sensitive to those beliefs.
• Establish realistic goals and develop a plan of treatment in cooperation with the patient, family, and members of the health care team.
• Identify abuse and/or neglect and identify reporting mechanism per policy.
• Adapt to new and unusual situations without negatively affecting work performance. Utilize security when and if needed for any potential unsafe situations.
• Collaborate with patient/family and other health care providers and/or community resources with planning of care and discharge.
• Continuously assess and evaluate patient and family progress and goal achievement, keeping Clinical Manager advised and justifying continuation and/or termination of services.
• Document patient data, activities, and communications in patient record using computer system in a timely, organized, concise manner to ensure compliance with legal, certification, third‑party payer guidelines and Agency policies.
• Complete physicians’ orders, levels of care, and OASIS on all patients assigned, in accordance with patient care policies. Reconcile medications with patient and physician consistently.
• Demonstrate and practice according to safety guidelines and procedures including general ergonomics, fire, and personal safety. Utilize proper body mechanics and patient material handling.
• Demonstrate awareness of security issues by responding appropriately to emergency situations and following established procedures and protocols utilizing stabilizing techniques.
• Demonstrate ability to cope with patient/family emotional stress and provide appropriate supportive care.
• Effectively manage assigned caseload within the team model of care delivery. Establish a daily work plan based upon patient/family priorities of service and total area needs. Promptly triage patient visits, messages, and phone calls according to priority and urgency.
• Provide nursing coverage on a rotating basis for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Demonstrate excellent physical assessment and care planning skills. Demonstrate current knowledge of pharmacology and medication administration and reconciliation.
• Coordinate care and discharge planning with other team members during case conferences.
• Acquire and maintain an expert working knowledge of all third‑party payers and regulatory bodies and agency policies on issues related to documentation and care provided.
• Communicate and collaborate with all disciplines in the home care setting on a regular basis or immediately if there are any critical needs or crisis interventions needed.

$40.53 - $51.67

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