Home Health Registered Nurse, RN, Case Manager

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 coworkers

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.

Location: Lowell, MA

Hours: Full-Time, Days, 40 Hours. Weekend/Holiday Commitment.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Massachusetts RN Licensure. 

2. Valid state issued Driver’s License. 

3. One (1) year of acute medical/surgical nursing experience. 

4. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.

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.

Essential Functions

* Assesses patients' physical, psychosocial needs in a sensitive, caring manner
following established Standards of Nursing Practice and VNA procedures.

*  Assesses patient/family learning needs, style and limitations and adjusts
for delivery of information.

* Establishes realistic goals and develops plans of treatment in cooperation
with the patient, family and members of the health care team.

* 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.

* 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 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.

* Demonstrates excellent physical assessment and care planning skills.

* Demonstrates current knowledge of pharmacology and medication administration
and reconciliation.

* 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.

* 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.

Physical Requirements

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand;
walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;
reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;
talk or hear; taste or smell. 

2. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 lbs and occasionally lift
and/or move up to 100 lbs. 

3. The employee in this position frequently communicates internally and
externally. 

4. Must be able to exchange accurate information via phone, email and/or in
person. 

5. Specific vision abilities apply including close vision, distance vision and
ability to adjust focus. 

6. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

7. May be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. 

Skills & Abilities

1. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to
the age of the patients served. 

2. Demonstrates competence in Home Health and Hospice standards of care, symptom
management, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of care. 

2. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, read, and
write in English. 

3. Ability to function well, effectively manage time, and prioritize busy
schedules. 

4. Good organizational skills. 

5. Ability to function effectively, autonomously, and independently in a home
care setting. 

6. Ability to function effectively and autonomously in a home care setting.

What We Offer

* Competitive salaries & benefits

* Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one

* 403(b) retirement with company match

* Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support - Access to MedBridge
for PT CEUs and licensure/certification support, reinforcing our commitment
to ongoing clinical development.

* Opportunities for career growth

* Fleet car program - A unique offering that reduces personal vehicle burden
and supports clinicians in the field.

* Industry-Leading Safety Program – A one-of-a-kind Workplace Safety & Violence
Prevention role dedicated to proactively addressing increasing safety
concerns in healthcare settings. This program includes:
* AVADE de-escalation and self-safety training
* InvisaWear GPS-enabled safety devices
* Escort services to ensure staff safety in the field

About Care at Home

Tufts Medicine Care at Home is a proud member of Tufts Medicine, a health system
that is rethinking how academic and community centers, local and national
businesses, and technology and service innovators can all work together. So that
clinicians can deliver expert care where it’s needed most and so that we can
bring wellness back to health care, one person at a time. 

About Tufts Medicine 

A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system —
we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining
healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member
plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable
and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an
enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits
to support you and your family’s well-being. 

Tufts Medicine is an equal opportunity employer

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and
experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair,
competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented
individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual
offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant
experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure
compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package
that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many
ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range

$84,300.22 - $107,481.20