AccentCare, Inc.

Registered Nurse, Home Health

$99,000 - $115,000 / year
Overview

RN / Registered Nurse, Home Health

Location: Methuen, MA-Office Location

Position: RN Case Manager, Home Health

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Coverage Area: Nashua, Hudson, Londonderry and surrounding areas

 

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an Registered Nurse, Home Health Case Manager

Salary: $99000 - $115000 / year

This position is paid on a per-visit basis. The compensation reflected on this posting, is an estimate of annual compensation.
Schedule:
Full time

 

#AC-RNMA

 

 

Offer Based on Years of Experience


What You Need to Know

Reimagining Your Career in Home Health

Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care. 

We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together. 

 

Be the Best RN Case Manager You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we want to meet you!

  • Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of agency operation.
  • One (1) year experience as a RN.

Required Certifications and Licensures:

  • Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of agency operation.
  • Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
  • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Ability to travel to all business locations.

Our Investment in You

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include:

 

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
  • Paid time off and paid holidays 
  • Professional development opportunities 
  • Company-matching 401(k) 
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts 
  • Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
  • Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
  • Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees 
  • And more!

Why AccentCare?

Greatest HealthCare Place to Work Greatest Place to Work 

 

Come As You Are 

  • At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.

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