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Aveanna Healthcare lists this Home Care Nurse (RN) - Acton, MA - Evening Shifts at Aveanna Healthcare Acton, MA opportunity in acton, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Home Care Nurse (RN) – Acton, MA – Evening Shifts job at Aveanna Healthcare.
Evening Shifts (and Saturday Day Shift) Available
Aveanna Healthcare is seeking R Ns to work 1:1 with adult and pediatric patients in the Acton, MA area.
Must have valid nursing license (RN/LPN) in State of Massachusetts .
Evening Shifts: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (3:30pm – 8:30pm)
Weekend Day Shift: Saturday (9:00am – 6:00pm)
*Rate(s): $54–$56/hour *
(Rate May Vary – Case Dependent)
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and company‑paid life insurance
Paid Time Off available
Weekly and/or daily pay
Overtime opportunities
Electronic documentation—a tablet in every home!
Tuition reimbursement (conditions apply)
Company‑sponsored continuing education credits
401(k) savings plan with employer matching
Employee stock purchase plan with employee discount
Paid in‑house trach and vent training available
Awards and recognition Program
Employee Relief Fund
24/7 local support
Responsibilities
Implementation of physicians’ prescribed plan of care
Patient assessments and coordination of care
Administration of prescribed medication, treatments, and therapies
Compliant, timely documentation of care provided in system of record
Health promotion, teaching, and training of family members
Responsible for accepting and writing verbal orders from physicians as required and for obtaining co‑signature of Case Manager on all verbal orders
Follow up with physician, client, family members, staff, and Case Manager on client problems, concerns, and/or changes in client condition
Performs other appropriate duties as assigned
Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and documenting skilled nursing care in accordance with the developed care plan and physicians’ orders for each individual patient while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.
Essential Job Functions
Responsible for the delivery and coordination of quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
Continuously observes and assesses patient condition and care needs and reports changes in condition to the supervisor and/or physician as appropriate.
Documents all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses and coordination of care in a timely manner whenever care is delivered.
Develop, implement and update the nursing care plan.
Takes appropriate nursing action based on assessment and achieves expected outcomes.
Recognizes changes in patient needs and responses requiring intervention and implements care to prevent risk or reduce risk.
Accepts responsibility for personal and professional accountability by complying with Aveanna policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies and the Nurse Practice Act.
Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient.
Educates the patient and family regarding the disease process, self‑care techniques, and prevention strategies, and in meeting the patient’s nursing needs.
Maintain knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in educational programs, continued education units, internal learning management skills and skill evaluations.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Current, unrestricted state license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice
Current CPR certification
Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures
Additional state specific requirements:
South Carolina – One (1) year of pediatrics experience
California – One (1) year of experience required working under current nursing license
Louisiana – One (1) year of experience required working as a licensed nurse
Continuing Education as required by state
Preferences
Minimum Six (6) months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting
Home health experience
Other Skills/Abilities
Attention to detail
Time Management
Effective problem‑solving and conflict resolution
Good organization and communication skills
Physical Requirements
Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
Must be able to travel
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
Must be able to sit and climb stairs
Must have visual and hearing acuity
Must have strong sense of smell and touch
Must be able to respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport
Environment
Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious disease
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health‑related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in California.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affermative Action: Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health‑related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
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Worksite address
acton, MA, 01720, US
Who can apply
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