Local Contract Nurse RN - Home Health
Needham Heights, MA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled home health services throughout Boston and surrounding communities, including South Boston, Dorchester, Back Bay, Roxbury, Beacon Hill, and the South End. This position is responsible for conducting comprehensive patient assessments, completing OASIS documentation, developing individualized plans of care, coordinating services with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring high-quality patient care in the home setting.

Schedule & Work Details

• Location: Boston, MA and surrounding service areas
• Patient Care Setting: Home Health
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Weekly Hour Guarantee: 32 hours
• Pay Rate: $51-$53/hour
• On-Call Requirement: Yes
• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, reimbursed between patient visits (first patient to last patient)

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate, develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and members of the healthcare team.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including OASIS documentation and medication reconciliation.
• Deliver skilled nursing care in accordance with physician orders, agency policies, and infection control standards.
• Supervise and provide clinical oversight to home health aides and licensed practical/vocational nurses in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Conduct required supervisory visits and provide education and guidance to support staff as needed.
• Monitor patient progress, assess changes in condition, and communicate findings to physicians and care team members.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with agency, regulatory, and payer requirements.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with all home health, state, federal, and organizational standards.

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Associate Degree in Nursing or higher.
• Home health nursing experience.
• Experience completing OASIS assessments and documentation.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience caring for post-acute patients in home, skilled nursing, or assisted living settings.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload autonomously.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new processes and systems efficiently.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience coordinating care across multidisciplinary healthcare teams.