Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Care Initial Assessments - Littleton Acton Concord

BrightStar Care of Acton, Andover and Lowell; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Training & development

Job summary

BrightStarCare of Acton/Andover & Lowell seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for in-home assessments, skilled nursing visits, and individualized care planning. The RN will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care in clients' homes.

The role requires MA RN licensure, 6 months–1 year of home health experience, CPR (BLS), and strong assessment skills; travel is required and EMR familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current MA RN license.
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• 6 months to 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in home health, community health, or acute care with assessments.
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• CPR (BLS) certification is required.
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• Strong clinical and assessment skills.
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• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
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• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
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• Ability to travel to patient homes.
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• Experience with EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive in-home patient assessments.
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• Develop and implement individualized care plans with the care team.
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• Provide direct nursing care including wound care, medications, catheter care, injections.
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• Monitor patient condition and communicate changes to the physician and team.
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• Educate patients and caregivers on disease, medications, self-care.
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• Document assessments and interventions in the EMR in a timely manner.
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• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and social workers.
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• Ensure compliance with state/federal regulations and agency policies.
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• Participate in case conferences and ongoing training.

Skills

RN experience

Assessment skills

Wound care

Medication administration

EMR literacy

Communication

Time management

Independent travel

Education

MA RN license

CPR (BLS) certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Position Summary

Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Care Initial Assessments / Nurse Visits/ Field RN

BrightStarCare of Acton/Andover & Lowell (Main office: Tewksbury) is seeking a compassionate, reliable, and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Home Health Care team. The RN will be responsible for conducting in-home patient assessments, performing skilled nursing visits, and developing individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care delivered in the comfort of our clients' homes.

Key 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 any changes to the physician and care team.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease process, medications, self-care techniques, and health maintenance.
• Accurately document all assessments, interventions, and communications in the electronic medical record (EMR) system in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and social workers.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations and agency policies.
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and ongoing training as required.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in MA
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in home health, community health, or acute care settings with assessments.
• CPR certification (BLS) required
• Strong clinical and assessment skills
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work independently and travel to patient homes
• Experience with EMR systems preferred

Join Our Team: BrightStarCare of Acton/Andover & Lowell (Main office: Tewksbury)