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Home Care Nurse / Home Health Care RN

Execu|Search Type Contract Posted 2/23/2013
Salary $42-$46 per hour Starts 5/25/2013
MA - Massachusetts (All) - Waltham Referral - n/a -    
Home Care Nurse / Home Health Care RN
Location: Waltham, MA
Salary: $42-$46 per hour
Experience: 1.0 year(s)
Job Type: Contract
Job ID: U973437
 
   

About the Opportunity

A very prestigious healthcare company is seeking a bright and compassionate RN to join their staff as the new Home Care Nurse. As the Home Care RN, you will be responsible for the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluating the patient's nursing needs.

Company Description

Prestigious Healthcare Company

Job Description

The Home Care RN performs the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient's nursing needs. The RN will also be responsible for:

  • Initiating the plan of care and necessary revisions
  • Performing services in accordance with the plan of care
  • Preparing clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner
  • Counseling the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs
  • Processing orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition
  • Completing certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries
  • Referring to Physical Therapists, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills
Required Skills
  • Registered Nurse
  • Active MA licensure
  • 1+ years of home care experience
  • Oasis experience (computer version)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail

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