Job Title: Registered Nurse for Home Health

Job Type: Contract

Shift: Day

Note: We have multiple positions in Newton, MA and other nearby locations.

Duration: 13 weeks with possible extension

Guaranteed hours: 40/week

Salary Gross: $2080-$2399/week

Job Description:

• We are searching for a reliable and compassionate home care nurse to join our team. The home care nurse’s responsibilities include performing patient visits and monitoring their conditions, conducting tests, and writing reports for the physician. You should be able to address all the caregivers’ concerns and make appropriate adjustments to the patients’ in-home management plan.
• To be successful as a home care nurse, you should be a nurturing individual who can handle a wide range of tasks without being squeamish. Outstanding candidates possess the mental strength and resilience to care for patients and are also able to provide emotional support to family members if required.

Home Care Nurse Responsibilities:

• Traveling to patients’ homes and managing their care plans according to physicians’ instructions.
• Administering medication and insulin, and completing blood pressure, glucose, urine, and stool tests.
• Inspecting wounds, changing dressings, and handling personal grooming and hygiene.
• Testing for muscle weakness, bedsores, and any signs of infection.
• Listening to the concerns of family members and answering their questions.
• Educating caregivers and family on the aftercare or ongoing care of the patient.
• Providing suggestions for improved healthcare to physicians and family members of the patient.
• Monitoring patient recovery and compiling reports for the physician.
• Keeping abreast of developments in healthcare and attending workshops and lectures as required.
• Collaborating with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop improved diets and healthcare plans for patients.

Experience:

Must have Relevant experience in Home Health for a period of at least 1 year .

Certificate & Licensure:

RN License

BLS

ACLS

Covid & Flu Vaccination

NOTE: Local and Travelers rate applied.

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Physical setting:

• Hospital
• Inpatient
• Long term care
• Rehabilitation center
• Skilled nursing facility

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Completion bonus

Supplemental schedule:

• On call
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Newton, MA 02459: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person