Home Care Nurse (RN) - Acton, MA - Evening Shifts at Aveanna Healthcare Acton, MA

Home Care Nurse (RN) – Acton, MA – Evening Shifts job at Aveanna Healthcare. Evening Shifts (and Saturday Day Shift) Available Aveanna Healthcare is seeking R Ns to work 1:1 with adult and pediatric patients in the Acton, MA area. Must have valid nursing license (RN/LPN) in State of Massachusetts . Evening Shifts: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (3:30pm – 8:30pm) Weekend Day Shift: Saturday (9:00am – 6:00pm) *Rate(s): $54–$56/hour * (Rate May Vary – Case Dependent) Benefits Health, dental, vision, and company‑paid life insurance Paid Time Off available Weekly and/or daily pay Overtime opportunities Electronic documentation—a tablet in every home! Tuition reimbursement (conditions apply) Company‑sponsored continuing education credits 401(k) savings plan with employer matching Employee stock purchase plan with employee discount Paid in‑house trach and vent training available Awards and recognition Program Employee Relief Fund 24/7 local support Responsibilities Implementation of physicians’ prescribed plan of care Patient assessments and coordination of care Administration of prescribed medication, treatments, and therapies Compliant, timely documentation of care provided in system of record Health promotion, teaching, and training of family members Responsible for accepting and writing verbal orders from physicians as required and for obtaining co‑signature of Case Manager on all verbal orders Follow up with physician, client, family members, staff, and Case Manager on client problems, concerns, and/or changes in client condition Performs other appropriate duties as assigned Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and documenting skilled nursing care in accordance with the developed care plan and physicians’ orders for each individual patient while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times. Essential Job Functions Responsible for the delivery and coordination of quality patient care in compliance with physician orders. Continuously observes and assesses patient condition and care needs and reports changes in condition to the supervisor and/or physician as appropriate. Documents all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses and coordination of care in a timely manner whenever care is delivered. Develop, implement and update the nursing care plan. Takes appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieves expected outcomes. Recognizes changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implements care to prevent risk or reduce risk. Accepts responsibility for personal and professional accountability by complying with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies and the Nurse Practice Act. Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient. Educates the patient and family regarding the disease process, self‑care techniques, and prevention strategies, and in meeting the patient’s nursing needs. Maintain knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in educational programs, continued education units, internal learning management skills and skill evaluations. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing Current, unrestricted state license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice Current CPR certification Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures Additional state specific requirements: South Carolina – One (1) year of pediatrics experience California – One (1) year of experience required working under current nursing license Louisiana – One (1) year of experience required working as a licensed nurse Continuing Education as required by state Preferences Minimum Six (6) months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting Home health experience Other Skills/Abilities Attention to detail Time Management Effective problem‑solving and conflict resolution Good organization and communication skills Physical Requirements Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English Must be able to travel Must be able to lift 50 pounds Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting Must be able to sit and climb stairs Must have visual and hearing acuity Must have strong sense of smell and touch Must be able to respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport Environment Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious disease Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health‑related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in California. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affermative Action: Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health‑related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aveanna Healthcare