Visiting Nurse

Career Development Center Full Time
Home health agency based in Somerville, MA, but with a satellite office close to Berkshire Community College in Westfield, MA. Here are the responsibilities of the position:
  1. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
  2. Assesses and evaluates patient’s/client’s status by:
    1. Reviewing and implementing the plan of care.
    2. Regularly re-evaluating the patient/client needs.
    3. Revising the plan of care as necessary.
  3. Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
  4. Initiates and applies appropriate preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing procedures and techniques and maintains communication regarding patient/client care with the physician, supervisory personnel, and other professional staff involved in patient/client care.
  5. Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient/client condition and care given.
  6. Uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently, and maintains equipment per agency policy.
  7. Assists the patient/client with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s/client’s efforts towards self-sufficiency and independence.
  8. Submits clinical notes within 48 hours of completing the visit.
  9. Teaches the patient/client’s family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilized opportunities for health counseling with the patients/clients and families/caregivers.
  10. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient/client
  11. Identifies and discusses with the clinical/case manager the need for involvement of other members of the health team such as the home health aide, physical therapy, social worker, etc.
This position is ideally full time, but can be per diem as well. The qualifications are as follows:
  1. Bachelor’s degree in nursing and one year of related work experience.
  2. Associate’s degree with two years of related work experience.
  3. Currently enrolled in an LPN to RN program, or RN to BSN program.
Applicants should send their resumes via email to careers@nizhonihealth.com