Registered Nurse, Home Care

Mass General Brigham; Chelsea (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Home Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing visits in patients' homes across Boston area communities. You will manage plans of care, complete assessments, educate patients, and coordinate with families and providers in a collaborative team environment.

The role offers independence with support from a strong team, a hybrid in-field schedule, and travel across nearby neighborhoods to deliver high-quality patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
• At least one year of acute care nursing experience (home care experience preferred).
• Comfort working with various computer systems; handheld clinical devices preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with diverse populations.
• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and electronic.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills with the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and remain self-directed in unpredictable situations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
• Willingness to travel within the MGB Healthcare at Home geographic area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient plan of care and work closely with an interdisciplinary team.
• Complete patient assessments and admissions.
• Provide skilled nursing care, education, and treatment.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, and providers.
• Document care and review charts.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Travel ready

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.Job SummaryThe position to which you are applying is represented by a collective bargaining unit, Massachusetts Nurses Association.Reimagine what nursing can look like.At Mass General Brigham Home Care, you’ll build meaningful relationships, use your clinical judgment, and make a difference where patients feel most at home.As an RN, you’ll have the independence to manage your patients and schedule, without giving up the support of a strong team.Join our Beantown teamMost visits will be in Boston, Cambridge and Charlestown, with additional coverage in Back Bay, Beacon Hil, China Town, Fenway, Financial District, Kenmore, North End, Prudential, South Boston, South End and West End.You’ll work with a diverse patient population and provide care where patients live every day.Why you’ll like this teamYou have independence, but you’re never on your own.•A schedule that works for you: Part-time (20-hours), 2 - 10-hour days, with no evenings, 6-7 visits per day, and the autonomy to manage your own schedule and appointments.•Smaller geography: Work within a focused service area where patients are closer together and your territory is organized around neighborhoods rather than spanning multiple towns or cities. In some areas, you may be able to walk between patient visits, spend less time traveling, and have more time available for patient care. Enjoy the vibrancy of the city while you work, with convenient access to the office and nearby hospital for replenishing supplies and dropping off labs. The territory is also conveniently located near the hospital and other nearby locations for dropping off labs. City parking passes are provided for new team members.•Visit-focused role: This position does not carry a case management assignment. You’ll support nurse case managers by completing a combination of routine skilled nursing visits, Start of Care (SOC) visits, and Resumption of Care (ROC) visits—providing hands-on patient care while allowing the case managers to focus on overall care coordination and management.•Ancillary support services: Scheduling coordinators, liaisons, and other support services help with the administrative and coordination needs of care, allowing you to spend more time focused on your patients.•Strong team culture: Work alongside a collaborative team that values communication, teamwork, and supporting one another. Weekly interdisciplinary pod meetings, monthly team meetings, and quarterly in-person team days help keep the team connected.•Support to grow: Ongoing training, education, and opportunities to collaborate across disciplines.A strong start mattersHome care can be a big transition, especially if you’re coming from a hospital or other clinical setting. Our onboarding is designed to help you feel prepared and confident working independently in the community. You’ll also have ongoing opportunities for training, education, and professional development.Your time matters, tooYour schedule includes dedicated time for documentation, chart review, and care coordination. Our MGB electronic documentation system gives you easy access to doctors’ notes and orders, helping make communication and care coordination more seamless.Your safety mattersWe provide safety resources to support you in the field, including:•GPS-enabled safety tools•Real-time alert features•Security-supported key fob accessWhat you’ll doAs an RN, you’ll oversee the patient’s plan of care and work closely with an interdisciplinary team.•Complete patient assessments and admissions•Provide skilled nursing care, education, and treatment•Coordinate care with patients, families, and providers•Document care and review charts•Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team•Deliver high-quality, patient-centered careQualificationsWhat you’ll bringGraduate of an approved School of NursingCurrent Massachusetts Registered Nurse licenseAt least one year of acute care nursing experience (home care experience preferred)Comfort working with various computer systems; experience with handheld clinical devices preferredStrong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work with diverse populationsExcellent communication skills—written, verbal, and electronicStrong organization and prioritization skills with the ability to adapt in a dynamic environmentAbility to work independently and remain self-directed in unpredictable situationsAbility to collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary care teamWillingness to travel within the MGB Healthcare at Home geographic areaAdditional Job Details (if applicable)Join a team backed by Mass General BrighamWith the resources of the Mass General Brigham system behind you, you’ll have the support, tools, and opportunities to grow your career while providing high-quality care in patients’ homes.We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement, along with ongoing opportunities for training, education, and professional development. If you’re an RN looking for independence, meaningful patient relationships, and a strong team behind you, we’d love to hear from you!Remote TypeHybridWork Location70 Everett AvenueScheduled Weekly Hours20Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$40.09 - $71.12/HourlyGradeHCBRN404At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:1410 Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.