Home Health RN
Newton, MA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: RN Home Health

Location: Newton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Home Health

Job Summary

• Provide home health nursing care including patient assessment, care plan implementation, and ongoing education/support for patients and families.
• Perform admission processes and case management in accordance with organizational policies and community health standards.
• Deliver patient care consistent with organizational philosophy and standards.
• Utilize thorough and timely electronic documentation and interdisciplinary communication.
• Ability to travel to assigned cases.
• Weekend rotations occur once every 6 weeks.

Required Experience

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

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Credential and Compliance Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid professional nursing license with primary source verification (NURSYS and Board of Nursing required).
• MA Conditional Licenses are NOT accepted.

Health & Immunizations

• N95 Fit Test within 365 days of start, updated annually (no religious exemptions).
• Documentation of MMR vaccination or immunity.
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions.
• TB test (skin test or blood test) within 3 months of start, updated if >6 month break.
• Physician Health Statement within 365 days of start, updated if >6 month break.
• Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity strongly preferred.
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred.

Background & Screening

• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, including county and international searches if applicable.
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start.
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check within 45 days prior to start.
• National Sex Offender Registry check within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start and annually.
• Nurse Aide Registry check within 30 days of start (required for all employees).
• Social Security Number trace as part of criminal background check.

Documentation & Submission Requirements

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state.
• Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above) in relevant skillset.
• Skills checklist specific to the role.
• Candidate submission coversheet (current version).
• Confirmation of assignment/POI form upon acceptance and for extensions.
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation (if fit test required).

Additional Notes

• No onsite fit testing; must be completed prior to start.
• Weekend rotations are infrequent (once every 6 weeks).
• Travel to patient homes required.

This position is ideal for experienced home health RNs with case management skills who are comfortable working independently in community settings and meeting comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.