Travel Nurse RN - Home Health
Pittsfield, MA
Wellspring Nurse Source
5x8 hrs, Days

The Community Health Nurse (CHN) is responsible for providing, teaching, supervising, and documenting nursing care for individuals and families at home. The CHN plays a vital role in promoting, maintaining, and restoring health, preventing illness, and facilitating rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

• Intervene to promote, maintain, or restore health and prevent illness.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, professionals, and community representatives to coordinate home care.
• Evaluate individual and family responses to interventions.
• Function independently under the general guidance of the Director while adhering to specific guidelines and protocols.
• Utilize time management, communication, planning, delegating, and problem-solving skills in care provision.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and maintain emotional stability in emergency settings.

Qualifications

• One year of acute nursing care experience required; hospital-based experience preferred.
• Experience in home health care is required.
• Certified Home Health license is required, including proficiency with OASIS.
• Infusion Therapy Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
• Ability to apply community health principles and practices effectively.
• Proven ability to perform independently as a clinician with minimal supervision.
• Experience with self-scheduling of caseload preferred.
• History of flexibility in assuming varied assignments.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is highly preferred.
• Current Driver License and insurance are required.
• Familiarity with home care reimbursement and regulatory guidelines is essential.
• Ability to drive in inclement weather.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as assigned.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise others and maintain confidentiality.
• Capability to develop and maintain clinical records and communicate clinical data both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to accept flexible work hours.
• Demonstrated reliability in meeting the demands of a committed work schedule.

Additional Information

All requests for time off must be noted and verified prior to submission. A maximum of five days of requested time off is acceptable. Non-billable orientation of 8 hours is required for this position.