Home Health RN
Pittsfield, MA
Premier Medical Staffing Services
5x8 hrs, Days

HIGHLIGHTS:
- 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]

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- The 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.
- Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload.
- RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD/DURING INTERVIEW WILL NOT BE APPROVED!!
- NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better).
- MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT TO/FROM TOR OFFICE AND/OR DROP/SATELLITE OFFICE ONLY OR FROM FIRST PATIENT TO LAST PATIENT ONLY! 
- PLEASE LET YOUR TRAVELRS KNOW THEY WILL NOT GET MILEAGE TO/FROM THEIR HOMES/HOUSING!
- GENTLEMEN ( LADIES): YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A FIT TEST (Use N95 Mask)!
- PAPRS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO USE FOR HOME HEALTH
- Client prefers 45 min or less commute from TOR office (165 Tor Ct, Pittsfield, MA 01201).

MORE INFORMATION:
- Traveler candidate must have their own vehicle. This is a firm requirement.
- Traveler perm address must be included in profile.
- Any/All RTO must be included in profile. 
- ALL SCHEDULING REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. 
- Facility will NOT approve scheduling requests at/after time of offer/at interview.
- Please obtain this information prior to submittal. 
- Requests after offer may lead to rescinded offer.
- Profile Requirements: Cover page (if available/not required), 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]. 
- On Call: YES/Please see Weekend Requirements.
- Weekend Description: Required to work every third weekend and 1-2 holidays/Holiday coverage required as needed. 
- Certifications: BLS (AHA) 
- State Licenses: Massachusetts.