Home Health RN
Company: Tufts Medicine Care at Home
Location: Malden
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Why Join Us? Newly adjusted Sign On Bonuses Recently increased
market salaries Generous benefits that are effective day one Fleet
car program: company paid vehicle, includes insurance, business
miles and maintenance. Must meet eligibility requirements Company
laptop and phone Job Overview Utilizing the nursing process, the
Home Health Registered Nurse will manage and deliver comprehensive
home health services, including assessments, interventions, and
supportive care to clients within their place of residence.
Depending on the circumstances, duties may also include telephone
triage, problem solving, patient/caregiver advocacy and support,
with emphasis of avoiding hospitalization. As a key member of the
health care team, this position must interact courteously and
effectively with patients and their families as well as with
coworkers from all Agency departments, community resources, and
with patients' physicians in order to facilitate safe and efficient
patient care while maintaining their own safety in the home and the
community at large. Location: Malden, MA Hours: Full-Time, Days, 40
Hours Minimum Qualifications: 1. Massachusetts/New Hampshire RN
Licensure. 2. Valid state issued Driver’s License. 3. One (1) year
of acute medical/surgical nursing experience. 4. Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) Certification. Duties and Responsibilities: The
duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe
the general nature of work and are not intended to be an
all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be
assigned. Essential Functions: Assesses patients' physical,
psychosocial needs in a sensitive, caring manner following
established Standards of Nursing Practice and VNA procedures.
Assesses patient/family learning needs, style and limitations and
adjusts for delivery of information. Establishes realistic goals
and develops plans of treatment in cooperation with the patient,
family and members of the health care team. Adapts to new and
unusual situations without affecting work performance negatively.
Utilizes Security when and if needed for any potential unsafe
situations. Collaborates with patient /family and other health care
providers and/or community resources with planning of care and
discharge. Completes physicians' orders, levels of care, and OASIS
on all patients assigned, in accordance with patient care policies.
Reconciles medications with patient and physician consistently.
Demonstrates ability to cope with patient/family emotional stress
and provide appropriate supportive care. Effectively manages
assigned caseload, within the team model of care delivery.
Establishes a daily work plan based upon patient/family priorities
of service and total area needs. Promptly triages patient visits,
messages, and phone calls according to priority and urgency.
Demonstrates excellent physical assessment and care planning
skills. Demonstrates current knowledge of pharmacology and
medication administration and reconciliation. Demonstrates ability
to cope with patient/family emotional stress and provide
appropriate supportive care. Effectively manages assigned caseload,
within the team model of care delivery. Establishes a daily work
plan based upon patient/family priorities of service and total area
needs. Promptly triages patient visits, messages, and phone calls
according to priority and urgency. Coordinates care and discharge
planning with other team members during case conferences. Acquires
and maintains an expert working knowledge of all third part payers
and regulatory bodies and agency policies on issues related to
documentation and care provided. Communicates and collaborates with
all disciplines in the home care setting on a regular basis or
immediately if there are any critical needs or crisis interventions
needed. What We Offer: Competitive salaries & benefits that start
on day one! 403(b) retirement with company match Tuition
reimbursement Fleet Car Program Tufts Medicine is a leading
integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and
community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and
accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts.
Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital,
MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford,
Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated
physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value
diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,
national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided
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. Please contact
us to request accommodation by emailing us at
careers@tuftsmedicine.org .
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