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Guardian Angel Senior Services

Home Health Care Registered Nurse ( RN ) Cambridge - Boston

Cambridge, Massachusetts Part Time, Full Time Posted Yesterday
Compensation $45 - $50 an hour
Specialty Home Health and Community Health Nursing
Experience Experienced
At a glance

Qualifications

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Licenses

  • Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license

Preferred

  • Home care experience
  • Community health experience
  • Case management experience
  • Visiting nurse experience
The opportunity

Job Description

Guardian Angel Senior Services is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide home-based nursing care to seniors in Boston and the Greater Boston area. This is a flexible part-time or per diem position that offers independence, meaningful one-on-one client interactions, and the opportunity to support seniors in remaining safe and independent in their own homes.

Clinical Setting

You will work in clients' homes throughout Boston and surrounding communities including Brookline, Newton, Needham, Wellesley, Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, Malden, Chelsea, Revere, Everett, Belmont, Watertown, and other nearby areas. Travel is scheduled efficiently to minimize drive time and maximize time spent with clients.

Responsibilities

  • Complete comprehensive in-home client assessments
  • Develop, review, and update individualized care plans
  • Conduct caregiver orientation and quarterly supervisory visits
  • Educate, coach, and support caregivers to ensure quality care
  • Complete documentation within required timeframes
  • Monitor client progress and communicate changes to the care team
  • Collaborate with office staff to ensure continuity of care
  • Participate in caregiver education and in-service training
  • Perform routine nursing visits including medication management, blood pressure checks, catheter changes, and other nursing services within your scope of practice
  • Provide hands-on assistance during urgent situations when needed

For clients receiving services through Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) programs, you will also:

  • Complete in-home assessments and develop Home Health Aide Plans of Care
  • Match caregiver skills with client care needs
  • Orient and supervise caregivers assigned to ASAP clients
  • Complete quarterly supervisory visits and annual reassessments
  • Collaborate with ASAP nursing staff regarding client status and care plan updates
  • Identify changes in client condition and advocate for appropriate services
  • Report required incidents and changes according to ASAP guidelines

Schedule

Two flexible scheduling options are available:

Block Schedule: Choose the days and hours you are available. You are paid for your scheduled block of time, and the office coordinates client visits, travel time, and documentation.

Guaranteed Hours: Guaranteed 5-8-hour workdays are available with collaborative scheduling with office staff. The typical expectation is approximately four client visits during a five-hour shift, depending on travel distance.

Required Qualifications

  • Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and automobile insurance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Home care, community health, case management, or visiting nurse experience

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid documentation time built into your schedule
  • Independent field-based role with strong office support
  • Opportunity to educate and mentor caregivers
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