Home Health RN
Watertown, Massachusetts
Organization Facility: Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home Category: Care Management / Patient Care Coordination Job ID: JR56443 Date posted: 07/09/2024Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Description:
What You’ll Do:
The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and has experience in nursing with emphasis on community health education. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of patients and families within their homes and communities in accordance with home care regulations and payer guidelines.
More Specifically:
- Complete and document an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs;
- Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change;
- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician;
- Instruct, supervise, and evaluate the home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks;
- Identify discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development;
- Practice confidentiality principles set by the agency and Federal HIPAA guidelines;
- Demonstrate proficiency in OASIS completion;
- Complete documentation through EPIC in accordance with agency timeliness policies.
What You’ll Need:
- An active valid Massachusetts RN license;
- An active American Health Association BLS certification;
- Associate’s Degree or BSN (preferred) from an accredited school of nursing;
- At least 1 year of direct care nursing experience, preferably the area of public health or home care nursing; OASIS and/or EPIC experience is preferred.
What You’ll Get:
- A highly competitive salary & benefits package, including generous PTO, 403(b), and tuition reimbursement
- A reasonable geographic territory with strong clinical support resources
- A highly inclusive, diverse team that values the input of all staff to provide excellent patient care