Home Health RN
Pittsfield, MA
Patterns Hiring
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

THIS CLIENT WILL NOT CONSIDER ANY CANDIDATE THAT RESIDES WITHIN 50 MILES OF THE FACILITY. TO AVOID DELAYS IN PROCESSING PLEASE PROVIDE PERM ADDRESS AT PROFILE UPLOAD.

The Community Health Nurse (CHN) provides, teaches, supervises and documents nursing care of the sick and injured at home.

The CHN intervenes to promote, maintain or restore health to prevent illness and to effect rehabilitation
The CHN collaborates with other healthcare providers, professionals and community representatives to coordinate care at home
The CHN evaluates the individual’s and families’ response to interventions.
Ability to function independently under general guidance of the Director and follows the guidelines and protocols and/or policies and protocols specific to each unit
Duties require independent action and judgment
Utilizes time management, communication, planning, delegating, and problem solving in providing care.
Must possess and demonstrate critical thinking skills. Must maintain emotional stability in emergency settings.

Also required:
Ability to exercise independent judgement.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
Ability to supervise others
Ability to maintain confidential information
Ability to develop and maintain records and communicate clinical data in verbal and written form
Willing to be flexible regarding work hours.
Ability to drive an automobile in inclement weather.
Must be willing to accept “on call” responsibilities.
Conforms with BHS Customer Service and Performance Standards.
Conforms with Patient’s Rights Policy.
History of dependability in meeting demands of committed work schedule.

Submission Requirements
One year acute nursing care [required], hospital based preferred.
Experience in home health [Required]
Certified Home Health Required Including Proficiency with OASIS [Required]
Infusion Therapy Certification [Preferred]
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing.
Knowledge of and ability to apply community health principles and practice.
Demonstrated ability to perform independently as a clinician with minimal supervision or assistance.
Experience with self-scheduling of caseload preferred.
History of flexibility in assuming varied assignments.
BSN [highly preferred]
Current Driver License (and insurance) [Required]
In order to effectively provide home care, they must have a working knowledge of home care reimbursement and regulatory guidelines.

Traveler candidate must have their own vehicle. This is a firm requirement.
Traveler perm address must be included in profile

Profile Requirements:

Work History
Skills Checklist Home Health RN (current to 1 year) [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
1 Supervisory Signed Reference from within the past two years of employment [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
Massachusetts RN license - Must be uploaded with profile [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
Active American Heart Association BLS - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
Certification Requirements
BLS (AHA)
State License Requirements
Massachusetts
Additional License Requirements
MA license MUST be in hand at profile upload. Facility will not pend license