Home Health RN (Weekend Baylor)

Lensa; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in people's lives as a registered nurse. In this rewarding position, you will plan, organize, and direct home care services, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality care in their own homes. Your expertise in community health education and direct care nursing will be invaluable as you assess patient needs, administer treatments, and collaborate with a diverse team. This role not only offers a competitive salary and benefits package but also the opportunity to work in an inclusive environment where your contributions are valued. If you are passionate about patient care and want to be part of a compassionate team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous PTO

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Strong Clinical Support Resources

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN license required.
• BLS certification and experience in public health or home care nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct home care services for patients.
• Complete initial assessments and administer prescribed medications.

Skills

Community Health Education

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Confidentiality Principles

OASIS Completion

EPIC Documentation

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

What You’ll Do :

1. The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and has experience in nursing with emphasis on community health education.
2. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of patients and families within their homes and communities in accordance with home care regulations and payer guidelines.

More Specifically :

1. Complete and document an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs;
2. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change;
3. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician;
4. Instruct, supervise, and evaluate the home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks;
5. Identify discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development;
6. Practice confidentiality principles set by the agency and Federal HIPAA guidelines;
7. Demonstrate proficiency in OASIS completion;
8. Complete documentation through EPIC in accordance with agency timeliness policies.

What You’ll Need :

1. An active valid Massachusetts RN license;
2. An active American Health Association BLS certification;
3. Associate’s Degree or BSN (preferred) from an accredited school of nursing;
4. At least 1 year of direct care nursing experience, preferably the area of public health or home care nursing; OASIS and/or EPIC experience is preferred.

What You’ll Get :

1. A highly competitive salary & benefits package, including generous PTO, 403(b), and tuition reimbursement;
2. A reasonable geographic territory with strong clinical support resources;
3. A highly inclusive, diverse team that values the input of all staff to provide excellent patient care.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.