Home Health Care Nurse, Per Diem

Home Care Nursing Opportunity

Per Diem Nurse(RN or LPN)

if you are an experienced motivated Home Care Nurse, looking for per diem home care, with excellent benefits, visits in the Milford area and surrounding towns- you do not want to miss this opportunity!! Preferred Transitions is a 5 Star rated agency that is growing and is currently seeking a compassionate and experienced Home Care Nurse. As a home care nurse, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to Medicare clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the Medicare care required to remain home.

Responsibilities: You will assess, plan and intervene using the nursing process to meet the clients' health care needs. this will involve performing assigned nursing procedures, including the administration of treatments and medications in the care of the client, in accordance with the plan of care. additionally, you will observe and report any signs of symptoms indicative of changes in the client's condition and family situation, and document such reports and observations in the clinical record.

Additional duties for this home care-nursing role include, but are not limited to:

* Interacts with clients and families to meet individual physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.

* Teaches the clients / caregivers appropriate self-care techniques.

* Assists with the rehabilitation of clients according to the client care plan.

* Consults the Case Manager/MD in making changes or decisions with plan of care.

* Maintains compliance with all the requirements of MA state licensure and Medicare COPS.

* notifies the Case Manager, physicians, and families of changes in the clients' condition.

* Maintains data collection, recording, and reporting systems to ensure proper service, data collection, and measurement of outcomes.

* Communicates potential risk management issues and reports abuse or unsafe/illegal practice as required by law.

* Promotes the agency through positive representation and communication of its services.

* Attends case conferences as requested and staff meetings as requested.

* Complies with the requirements of MA state licensure and accreditation by following policy and procedure maintaining competencies and knowledge base.

* Recommends new policies and/or changes in current policies to improve quality of client services as well as efficiency and effectiveness of service.

* Provides care as outlined in the client's plan of care and documents appropriately in the record.

* Follows all company policies and procedures.

* Follows all infection control and OSHA standards and all state and federal regulations.

* Documents legibly and according to agency standards.

* Submits all documentation (clinical and payroll) timely.

* Accurately documents all events related to clients and completes any related documents as required by state or Federal requirements. May assist in the quarterly review of records.

* Assures and completes accurate documentation with all clinical date including but not limited to admission through discharge, updates, OASIS, 485, physician's orders, skilled nursing visits and changes in conditions.

* Is punctual for client visits and reports to work as scheduled.

Qualifications: We are looking for RNs who combine the knowledge, clinical skills, and judgment necessary to perform all nursing procedures as outlined in the scope of practice, with the ability to contribute as a team member and work independently. You should be highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to adapt positively to change. Furthermore, it is important that you display excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, as well as a strong knowledge of the regulatory requirements at the state, federal and local level.

Specific qualifications for this nursing role include:

* Graduate of an accredited nursing program

* Minimum 1 year of experience in nursing; previous acute care and home health care/public health experience, strongly preferred.

* Current and valid RN or LPN license in the state of practice.

* Auto liability insurance per policy plus current and unrestricted driver's license.

* Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to take actions to meet customer needs.

* Flexibility to adapt to work schedules to complete diverse client assignments.

* Complying with all the requirements of state licensure and Medicare COPS.

* Current CPR certification.

Preferred Transitions believes that our clients and their families deserve home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. Enjoy being a part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.

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Apply now for immediate consideration.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $165.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Worcester County, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road