Registered Nurse, Home Health, 40hrs, Days

UMass Memorial Health Care; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse for Home Health in Leominster, MA. The role involves providing comprehensive patient care, case coordination, and employing nursing best practices. The ideal candidate will have a degree in nursing, valid licensure, and experience in a home health or medical-surgical setting. They will enjoy a supportive environment that values teamwork and professional development. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 is offered to new hires.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Supportive work environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of recent medical-surgical experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and communicate effectively.
• Must read, write, and speak clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to patients and families on a 7-day basis.
• Ensures case coordination and meets patient care productivity standards.
• Evaluates nursing practice against professional standards and guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Autonomy

Decision Making

Leadership

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Valid and unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in Massachusetts

Job description

Registered Nurse, Home Health, 40hrs, Days

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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday, Monday through Friday, On Call - Required, Weekends - Every Fourth Weekend

Scheduled Hours:

8:00am-4:30pm

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

24100 - 4314 Home Care RN Staff

Union:

MNA-HealthAlliance Home Health & Hospice (Massachusetts Nurses Association)

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

$10,000.00 Sign-on Bonus

I. Major Responsibilities:

• Assures case coordination and provides direct nursing care to patients and families on a 7 day per week (Sunday to Saturday) basis including day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday duty.
• Meets patient care productivity standards established by the agency.
• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation.
• Analyzes assessment data to determine the diagnoses or issues.
• Identifies expected outcomes in a plan individualized to the patient, family and/or caregivers and the situation.
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
• Implements the individualized patient plan of care.
• Coordinates care delivery.
• Employs strategies to promote health, comfort, and a safe environment.
• Evaluates progress towards attainment of outcomes.
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of his/her nursing practice.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Interacts with peers and colleagues, and contributes to their professional development.
• Collaborates with the patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Integrates ethical principles into all areas of practice.
• Integrates best practices and/or research findings into practice.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
  
  

License/Certification/Education:

II. Position Qualifications:

Required:

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Valid and unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
  
  

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Nursing.
• Specialty nursing certification as a home health nurse, hospice and palliative care nurse or case manager.
• Completion of the Certified Oasis Specialist certificate.
  
  

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• 2-5 years of recent (within the past 18 months) medical-surgical experience either in an acute or subacute setting or same experience working in a certified home health agency or licensed hospice.
• Ability to perform all duties according to American Nurses Association Scope & Standards of Practice for Home Health Nursing professional standards and HAHHH policies and procedures.
• Ability to use a laptop computer.
• Ability to proficiently utilize or learn to proficiently utilize MS Office applications, e-mail, Point-of-Care software applications, and other wireless applications.
• Ability to perform comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with a diverse patient population.
• Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.
  
  

Preferred:

• Previous case management or program management experience.
  
  

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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