Home Health Registered Nurse
Newton, MA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Home Health (Travel)

Location: Newton, Massachusetts
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide clinical services to patients of all ages in their homes.
• Assess patient conditions, implement care plans, and provide ongoing education and support to patients and families.
• Perform admissions and case management in accordance with organizational policies and standards.
• Utilize thorough and timely electronic documentation and interdisciplinary communication.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and be on-call as needed (weekend rotations occur once every 6 weeks).
• Reliable, independent transportation required for home visits.

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Certified Home Care experience.
• Minimum 1 year of Case Management experience.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of Massachusetts (no conditional licenses accepted).
• Must have reliable transportation for home visits.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as scheduled.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required.

Required Credentials and Compliance

• Color photo (recent, professional headshot).
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check within 45 days of start.
• Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start.
• N95 fit test within 365 days of start, updated annually (no exemptions allowed).
• Nurse Aide Registry check within 30 days of start (required for all employees).
• Documentation of MMR vaccination or immunity.
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (no exemptions).
• TB screening (skin test or blood test) within 3 months of start, updated if >6 month break.
• Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start.
• Criminal background checks including Massachusetts CORI, SSN trace, national sex offender registry, and exclusion checks within 45 days prior to start and updated as required.
• Documentation of education verification (highest level achieved).
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation if fit test required.
• Resume including 7 years of work experience with city and state.
• Two professional references within 4 years, including at least one supervisor.
• Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission.
• Confirmation of assignment form upon acceptance and updates if start date changes.

Additional Information

• Must be willing to comply with all vaccination and health screening requirements.
• No religious or medical exemptions allowed for N95 fit testing and influenza vaccine.
• TB positive individuals must provide chest x-ray documentation showing no active tuberculosis.

This position is ideal for an experienced RN with home health and case management experience who is comfortable working independently in a travel assignment setting.