RN-Home Health-Case Manager Weekend Only
Company: Tufts Medicine Care at Home
Location: Lowell
Posted on: June 26, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Overview Utilizing the nursing process, the Home Health
Registered Nurse will manage and deliver comprehensive home health
services, including assessments, interventions, and supportive care
to clients within their place of residence. Depending on the
circumstances, duties may also include telephone triage, problem
solving, patient/caregiver advocacy and support, with emphasis of
avoiding hospitalization. As a key member of the health care team,
this position must interact courteously and effectively with
patients and their families as well as with co-workers from all
Agency departments, community resources, and with patients'
physicians in order to facilitate safe and efficient patient care
while maintaining their own safety in the home and the community at
large. Job Description Minimum Qualifications : 1. Massachusetts RN
Licensure and NH Licensure. 2 . Valid state issued Driver’s
License. 3. One (1) year of acute medical/surgical nursing
experience. 4. Basic Life Support Certification. Hours : Weekends
only- 24 hours/ Day Shift Saturday and Sunday Location : Lowell
Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities
listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work
and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list . Other duties and
responsibilities may be assigned. Assesses patients' physical,
psychosocial needs in a sensitive, caring manner following
established Standards of Nursing Practice and Agency policies and
procedures. Provides ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the
patient. Assesses patient/family learning needs, style and
limitations and makes adjustments for delivery of information.
Recognizes/identifies patients/ caregivers’ cultural beliefs re:
death and dying and is sensitive to those beliefs. Establishes
realistic goals and develops plan of treatment in cooperation with
the patient, family and members of the health care team. Identifies
abuse and/or neglect and identifies reporting mechanism per policy.
Adapts to new and unusual situations without affecting work
performance negatively. Utilizes Security when and if needed for
any potential unsafe situations. Collaborates with patient /family
and other health care providers and/or community resources with
planning of care and discharge. Continuously assesses/evaluates
patient and family progress and goal achievement, keeping Clinical
Manager advised and justifying continuation and/or termination of
services. Documents patient data, activities, and communications in
patient record using computer system in a timely , organized,
concise manner to ensure compliance with legal, certification,
third party payor guidelines and Agency policies. Completes
physicians' orders, levels of care, and OASIS on all patients
assigned, in accordance with patient care policies. Reconciles
medications with patient and physician consistently. Demonstrates
and practices according to safety guidelines and procedures
including general ergonomics, fire, and personal safety . Utilizes
proper body mechanics and patient material handling. Demonstrates
an awareness of safety and security issues by responding
appropriately to emergency situations and following established
procedures and protocols utilizing stabilizing techniques.
Demonstrates ability to cope with patient/family emotional stress
and provide appropriate supportive care. Effectively manages
assigned caseload, within the team model of care delivery .
Establishes a daily work plan based upon patient/family priorities
of service and total area needs. Promptly triages patient visits,
messages, and phone calls according to priority and urgency .
Provides nursing coverage on a rotating basis for evenings, nights,
weekends and Holidays. Demonstrates excellent physical assessment
and care planning skills. Demonstrates current knowledge of
pharmacology and medication administration and reconciliation.
Coordinates care and discharge planning with other team members
during case conferences. Acquires and maintains an expert working
knowledge of all third part payers and regulatory bodies and agency
policies on issues related to documentation and care provided.
Communicates and collaborates with all disciplines in the home care
setting on a regular basis or immediately if there are any critical
needs or crisis interventions needed. What we Offer: Generous
Benefits effect day 1 Health Dental and Vision insurance Mileage
Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement Sign on Bonuses! Tufts Medicine
is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of
academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected
and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts.
Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital,
MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford,
Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated
physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value
diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,
national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided
reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or
interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to
receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact
us to request accommodation by emailing us at
careers@tuftsmedicine.org .
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