Home Health RN - Weekend Baylor

West River Care; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Health RN at West River Care delivers skilled nursing care to patients in their homes under physician direction and agency policies. You will coordinate care, assess patient conditions, and educate patients and families on disease management and recovery while keeping EMR documentation compliant.

This role requires a MA RN license, BLS, at least one year of clinical nursing experience (home health preferred), and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience; home health preferred.
• Familiarity with OASIS documentation strongly preferred.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing nursing assessments in patient homes.
• Develop and update individualized care plans with patient, caregiver, and physician.
• Deliver direct nursing care: wound care, medications, IV therapy, catheter care, injections.
• Monitor vital signs and document responses to treatments.
• Educate patients and families on disease process and self-care techniques.
• Communicate with healthcare team, case managers, and physicians.
• Ensure EMR documentation meets Medicare, state, and agency guidelines.
• Participate in case conferences, in-service training, and QA activities.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards in home settings.
• May supervise or delegate tasks to LPNs, home health aides, or others.

Skills

BLS certification

Home health experience

OASIS familiarity

Independent decision-making

Time management

Education

Massachusetts RN license

BLS certification

OASIS documentation familiarity

Job description

Job Type:Full Time
Location: Newton, MA and surrounding areas
Reports To: Home Health Clinical Manager

Salary Range: Starting at $50/hr

Home is Where the Heart Is!
At West River Care, we’ve been a family-run organization for generations, and our mission has always been simple: to care for people where they feel most at home. Whether you’re looking for help to live independently, manage your health, receive home care services, or find support during life’s most challenging times, we’re here for you every step of the way.

Job Summary:

The Home Health RN is responsible for delivering skilled nursing care to patients in their homes under the direction of a physician and in compliance with agency policies. The RN coordinates care, evaluates patient conditions, and educates patients and families about disease management and recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform initial and ongoing nursing assessments of patient’s physical, emotional, and environmental needs
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the patient, caregiver, and physician
• Deliver direct nursing care, including wound care, medication administration, IV therapy, catheter care, injections, etc.
• Monitor and document patient vital signs, symptoms, and responses to treatments
• Educate patients and families on disease process, medication regimen, and self-care techniques
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team, case managers, and physicians
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the EMR in compliance with Medicare, state, and agency guidelines
• Participate in case conferences, in-service training, and quality assurance activities
• Maintain infection control and safety standards in the home setting
• May supervise or delegate tasks to LPNs, home health aides, or other support staff

Qualifications:

• Current RN license in the state Massachusetts
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience (home health preferred)
• Familiarity with OASIS documentation (strongly preferred)
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• Strong clinical judgment, time management, and independent decision-making skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with chronic illness management (e.g., CHF, COPD, diabetes)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, assist patients in mobility, and perform CPR if needed
• Exposure to various home environments and occasional pets, smoke, or allergens