Home Health Registered Nurse: Independent, Compassionate Care

Tufts Medicine; Lowell (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education support

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Home Health Registered Nurse to manage and deliver comprehensive home health services in Lowell, MA. You will assess, implement, and evaluate patient plans within the home setting, coordinating with physicians and care teams to optimize outcomes.

The role requires an active RN license in the state, BLS, and acute care experience. You will work full-time, including weekends and holidays, and participate in ongoing education and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of service.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum 1 year acute medical/surgical nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• CPR certification required upon hire if hired before 9/28/2026; within 30 days after if hired after.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial needs following standards and policies.
• Perform ongoing interdisciplinary patient assessments.
• Educate patients and families, adjusting delivery to learning needs.
• Establish goals and develop a care plan with the health team.
• Identify abuse/neglect and report per policy.
• Handle new situations with minimal impact on care.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and providers on discharge planning.
• Monitor progress and justify continuation or termination of services.
• Document patient data promptly in the record and ensure accuracy.
• Complete orders, levels of care, and OASIS per policy; reconcile meds.
• Follow safety guidelines and proper body mechanics.
• Respond to emergencies using established procedures.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Manage caseload within team care model and set daily plans.
• Provide nursing coverage evenings, nights, weekends, holidays.
• Demonstrate strong assessment and care planning skills.
• Maintain pharmacology knowledge and medication administration.
• Coordinate care and discharge planning with the team.
• Keep up-to-date with payers and regulatory policies.
• Communicate with all disciplines in home care as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Time management

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Medication reconciliation

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Home Health Registered Nurse to manage and deliver comprehensive home health services in Lowell, MA. You will assess, implement, and evaluate patient plans within the home setting, coordinating with physicians and care teams to optimize outcomes.

The role requires an active RN license in the state, BLS, and acute care experience. You will work full-time, including weekends and holidays, and participate in ongoing education and care coordination.