RN Home Health - 30 hours

Job Description

RN HOME HEALTH 30 HOURS

(Paid per-hour)

Position Summary

For over 40years, 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

Education And Experience

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.

Work Environment

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

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.

Employment Type : Full Time

Bonus / Commission : No