Home Health RN — Assessments & Care Plans

BrightStar Care of Acton / Andover and Lowell; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

BrightStarCare of Acton/Andover & Lowell is seeking a compassionate RN to join our Home Health team. The RN will conduct in-home patient assessments, perform skilled nursing visits, and develop individualized care plans with the care team.

The role includes wound care, medication administration, and caregiver education, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care in clients' homes and coordinating with physicians and therapists.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in MA.
• 6 months to 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in home health, community health, or acute care with assessments.
• CPR certification (BLS) required.
• Strong clinical and assessment skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments in the home environment, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs, physician orders, and best practices.
• Provide direct nursing care, including wound care, medication administration, catheter care, injections, and other skilled nursing tasks.
• Monitor patient condition and progress; communicate changes to the physician and care team.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease process, medications, self-care techniques, and health maintenance.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and communications in the EMR system in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including physicians, physical and occupational therapists, and social workers.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal regulations and agency policies.
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and ongoing training.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent travel

Education

RN license MA

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

BrightStarCare of Acton/Andover & Lowell is seeking a compassionate RN to join our Home Health team. The RN will conduct in-home patient assessments, perform skilled nursing visits, and develop individualized care plans with the care team.

The role includes wound care, medication administration, and caregiver education, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care in clients' homes and coordinating with physicians and therapists.