Home Health Registered Nurse
Newton, MA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Location: Newton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 17 weeks

Job Summary

Provide clinical nursing services to patients of all ages in their homes. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, implementing care plans, and offering ongoing education and support to patients and families. Perform admissions and case management duties following established policies and standards, with thorough electronic documentation and interdisciplinary communication.

Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and be on call according to department rotation (weekend rotation approximately once every 6 weeks). Reliable, independent transportation is required for home visits.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 1 year of Home Health experience within the last year
• Minimum 1 year of Case Management experience
• Experience in a Home Care setting
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Credentials & Compliance (must be completed prior to or at onboarding)

• Professional license verification (primary source) within 30 days of start
• Criminal background check, including Massachusetts CORI and national sex offender registry
• Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR) for driving positions
• Health screenings and immunizations:

  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination or proof of immunity
  • TB test within 3 months of start (skin test or blood test) and updated if break >6 months
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity (strongly preferred)
  • Fit test for N95 respirator within 1 year of start and updated annually
  • Health statement signed by a licensed provider within 1 year
• Education verification of highest degree achieved
• References: 2 professional references within last 4 years (minimum 1 supervisor-level)
• Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission
• Submission of a professional photo meeting specified criteria
• Additional background checks including SSN trace, exclusion lists, and nurse aide registry check

Additional Information

• Must be able to work independently in a home care environment
• Documentation and communication skills required for electronic health records and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Weekend rotations occur approximately once every 6 weeks
• On-call availability required per department needs

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required for this position

This position is ideal for an experienced RN with home care and case management background seeking a long-term home health assignment in Massachusetts.