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Associated Home Care

Cares for seniors at home with aides and nurses

Field RN - Home Care

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSpringfield, MA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
  • Hold a current Registered Nurse license in the state where practicing.
  • Have one or more years of experience and responsibilities in clinical home health services, or equivalent experience; this is described as preferred.
  • Hold a valid driver's license in the appropriate state and have independent transportation with current insurance coverage.
  • Have strong problem-solving and organizational skills and require minimal direction.
  • Demonstrate competence in applying processes designed to ensure adherence to pertinent federal and state rules and regulations.
  • Clearly and effectively communicate with staff, physicians, referral sources, patients, and their families.
  • Demonstrate computer literacy.
  • Current CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Administer the Care Plan and support the patient/client’s health and wellness as indicated by the Care Plan.
  • Ensure compliance with nursing and clinical standards, federal, state, and local government regulations, and company policies.
  • Provide Skilled Nursing Services when appropriate and as needed.
  • Follow the appropriate Care Plan in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, patient/client/caregivers, the patient/client’s physician, and other care team members as appropriate.
  • Perform on-site orientation, quarterly supervision visits, skill checks, and annual performance assessments of home care aides in compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
  • Provide ongoing instructions to home health aides during field visits, including reinforcement of Standard Precautions, client respect, HIPAA, and safety.
  • Review Personal Care Plans from Aging Service Access Points and orient aides in following the care plan as authorized by the ASAP RN.
  • Document services rendered and changes in client conditions and/or family and home situations.
  • Communicate concerns or issues regarding client status to ASAP Case Managers or the client’s legal representative/family as necessary.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • One or more years of experience and responsibilities in clinical home health services, or equivalent experience.
  • Current CPR certification.

About the Company

Associated Home Care

Cares for seniors at home with aides and nurses

Associated Home Care delivers in-home care to seniors across Massachusetts, helping them remain independent in familiar surroundings. Its services include personal assistance, companionship, nursing oversight, dementia support, respite care, and help returning home after a hospital or rehabilitation stay. Home health aides, nursing assistants, homemakers, and licensed nurses support clients with differing needs, from scheduled visits to continuous care. The company develops care plans with families and coordinates practical help such as meals, housekeeping, mobility support, and medical visits, including services in senior housing. Founded in 1991, it is part of the HouseWorks family and is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Woburn, MA
Founded
1991

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