Registered Nurse (RN)

Always Best Care Private Nursing Belmont, MA 02478, US

$65 / hour

Per-Diem RN - Norfolk County, MA
Always Best Care Private Nursing is seeking an experienced RN to assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of one-to-one patient care, all in the comfort of the client’s home. This role requires someone who demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner under the direction of the Director of Private Nursing.

Role and Responsibilities:

RNs are responsible for comprehensive patient assessments, developing and updating care plans, administering medications, performing skilled tasks like wound care, and providing patient and family education. They supervise CNAs, QMAPs, and non-certified personnel.

Responsibilities include:

Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
Performs thorough patient assessments and identifies changes in condition.
Collaborates with a care team to develop and execute personalized care plans using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions.
Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the patient care outcome standard.
Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition.
Demonstrates proficiency in administering medications safely and accurately.
Communicates with the Director of Nursing in order to revise the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions.
Other RN duties as assigned depending on the case.

Requirements

Current Nurse License for the state of Massachusetts.
Current BLS card.
Medical surgical care and critical care experience preferred.
Access to reliable form of transportation.

Skills:

Dependent on case and patient acuity level.
- Some skills needed may include:
- Wound Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Ostomy Care
- Catheter Care
- IV and Injection Therapy

Schedule:

Per diem

Compensation

Competitive hourly salary
Referral and annual bonus program

Benefits – Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Eligibility for health, vision, and dental insurance plans after 1 year
Professional Development Assistance with CEUs
Flexible Schedule - pick up as little or as many shifts as you'd like!
A supportive, people-focused team environment
Promotional opportunities and career growth within the organization
Ongoing investment in your personal and clinical development

About Always Best Care Private Nursing

Always Best Care of Greater Boston is a private home health organization that is committed to providing high-quality skilled and non-skilled care to clients in the comfort of their own home or other residential setting. Our passion for helping people maintain a safe, independent and dignified lifestyle represents the strong foundation of Always Best Care. Every client receives extraordinary care in an inspiring environment with caring and compassionate people.

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