Community Health Nurse: Home-Visit Specialist

South Shore Health; Rockland (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking a community health nurse to provide nursing care to patients in the community setting in Rockland, MA. The role requires scheduling weekly home visits, conducting admissions assessments, and coordinating care with families and other disciplines.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (NLN-accredited preferred) and 1–2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience. English proficiency and a strong understanding of patient safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from an NLN-accredited college/university preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule weekly home visits and prioritize nursing visits by client acuity and emergency preparedness plan.
• Develop an individualized plan of care for admitted patients in collaboration with patient/family/caregiver; perform admission assessment.
• Reassess and document visits; update the plan of care as goals are met or problems identified.
• Discharge documentation and ensuring appropriate preparation and agreement with involved disciplines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medications, perform medication reconciliation at each visit, and provide patient education.
• Coordinate care through case management and communicate across disciplines to ensure quality care.
• Foster a culture of safety and compliance with infection control guidelines.
• Engage in professional development and potential leadership roles; apply evidence-based practice.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

South Shore Health is seeking a community health nurse to provide nursing care to patients in the community setting in Rockland, MA. The role requires scheduling weekly home visits, conducting admissions assessments, and coordinating care with families and other disciplines.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (NLN-accredited preferred) and 1–2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience. English proficiency and a strong understanding of patient safety are essential.