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

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

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

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a difference in the lives of patients in their homes, we'd love to hear from you! Apply Now