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RN Home Health Per Diem

North Hill Retirement Community

Needham, Massachusetts

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Career Development, Clinical Competency, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Emergency Management, Emergency Planning, Emergency Response, English Language, Fitness, Follow Through, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), Healthcare, Home Care, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Medical Genetics, Medical Record System, Military, Nonprofit, Nursing, Patient Care, Physical Demands, Professional License, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Safety Systems, Team Player, Telephone Triage, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Tuition Reimbursement
LOCATION
Needham, Massachusetts
POSTED
5 days ago

RN HOME HEALTH PER DIEM
(Paid per-hour)
Experienced Clinician Wanted – We Will Train!
Do you possess outstanding clinical skills and a dedication to providing exceptional patient care? We are seeking talented professionals and are willing to provide training and support for the right individual.
 
Position Summary
For over 40 years, North Hill, a not-for-profit senior living community located in Needham, Massachusetts, has provided vibrant living opportunities to people 65+ by offering a host of hospitality, wellness and health care services. The Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Support assumes responsibility for an assigned group of residents requesting nursing care interventions.  The Registered Nurse – Home Support/Private Home Care completes daily caseload assignments in a timely manner including all documentation.  This position functions in compliance with State and Federal Regulations, North Hill’s policies, procedures, and standards.
 
Job Specific Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Implements a plan to provide patients and family/caregivers with needed education to manage care needs, as requested
  • Evaluates resident progress towards goals of care and revises plan accordingly in consultation with Supervisor
  • Processes lab requests, including following orders for labs, completing requisitions as needed, tracking results, communicating and implementing follow-through with physicians and patients as needed
  • Responds to Personal Emergency Response System calls and non- Personal Emergency Response System emergency and emergent calls, in conjunction with security. Triages competing calls in the event of multiple calls, requesting other nursing assistance as needed
  • Communicates concerns with immediate supervisor and works with the interdisciplinary team to meet resident needs
  • Anticipates potential problems, implements interventions and communicates per documentation guidelines
  • May complete Skilled Nursing visits for the certified home health agency as needed, including documenting the skilled nursing visit note in the electronic health record and all other documentation necessary to complete visit, following completion of required competency review
  • Follows all Emergency Management Plans and actively participates in fire and evacuation drills
  • Meets department uniform, appearance and grooming requirements
  • Complies with all OSHA safety regulations, local applicable laws regarding health, safety or environment
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
 
Required Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and strong customer support skills
  • Complies with protection of health information (HIPAA) safeguards
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • Work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with Team Members, Residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
  • When working in Resident areas, must be able to communicate effectively in English
  • Attends and participates in in-service educational classes, Healthcare Academy and staff meetings as directed
 
Education and Experience
  • Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse preferred
  • Professional license in good standing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • Ability to read, write and understand English
  • 2 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in a home health care setting
  • Proficient with computer software programs
 
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
  • While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. The Team Member frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
  • Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this community
  • Must be able capable of lifting up to 50 pounds
Satisfactory completion of a background investigation is required for this position.
 
North Hill Offers
Health & Dental Benefits
401K with company match
Career Development Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Healthcare Academy Training
Free meals
Free on-site fitness center
Free parking
 
Pay Range: $37-$44/hour
Individual compensation within this range is based on a candidate’s specific qualifications, including education, overall experience, relevant experience, and specific skills. We strive to ensure that compensation is competitive, fair, and reflects the value each candidate brings to the role. 
 
North Hill is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all team members and potential team members. North Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/ or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations.
 
North Hill embraces diversity and believes that our community is enriched when people from varied cultures, backgrounds and attitudes come together in shared interests. We welcome people of every race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, political view and familial status. We thrive collectively in an environment of inclusivity that encourages a free exchange of ideas.

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North Hill Retirement Community