RN Jobs in Fitchburg, MA

Registered Nurse (RN)- Home Care

$10,000 sign on bonus Full Time, Registered Nurse, Home Care, Emerson Health, Concord, MA Join a high-performing home care team where your clinical expertise, compassion, and autonomy help patients receive exceptional care in the comfort of their own homes. As a Home Care Registered Nurse (RN), you will build meaningful relationships with patients and families while delivering personalized, high-quality nursing care that promotes independence, healing, and quality of life. Our home care nurses take pride in providing purpose-driven care and being part of a respected program known for clinical excellence, teamwork, and strong patient outcomes. About The Role The Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing skilled nursing services to patients in their homes. This role includes conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans, educating patients and families, and coordinating care to achieve optimal health outcomes. The RN works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care while maintaining compliance with regulatory and professional standards. Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive patient assessments in the home setting Develop and implement individualized care plans and goals Provide skilled nursing care and treatments according to physician orders Educate patients and families on disease management, medications, and care plans Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed Document care accurately in the electronic medical record Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and care team members to coordinate care Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to professional and regulatory standards Minimum Qualifications Education Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred Experience Minimum two (2) years of medical/surgical nursing experience preferred Experience or knowledge in community health or home health nursing preferred Licensure and Certifications Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts required BLS Basic Life Support (Healthcare Provider) certification required Skills and Competencies Strong clinical nursing and patient assessment skills Excellent communication and patient education abilities Critical thinking and sound clinical judgment Effective time management and organizational skills Proficiency with electronic medical records and computer systems Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English Demonstrated customer service and patient-centered care skills Join Our Home Care Team If you are a compassionate Registered Nurse who values autonomy, teamwork, meaningful patient relationships, and a healthy work life balance, we invite you to join our exceptional home care team and help deliver outstanding care to patients where they feel most comfortable, at home. We are proud to share that Newsweek named Emerson Health one of the nation’s top Home Health Agencies for 2026.

MDS Director

Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Worcester, MA

Worcester Rehab is hiring an RN MDS Director to join our reimbursement team! Salaried role with weekly pay. Worcester Rehab is a 146-bed skilled nursing facility with a large SUDS population. $45 to $50 an hour, depending on experience. You plan, organize, and direct the MDS process involving overseeing resident care plans through clinical assessment, review of resident's medical history, personal interviews, and completion of MDS reports. Experience & Education: Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college or university. Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN in this state. Prior experience in MDS required. Duties & Responsibilities: Coordination of MDS process Oversees ADL training for facility and staff. Issues and delivers denial notices timely and appropriately. Complete and transmit all CMS approved item sets (MDS) Must be knowledgeable of and follow current CMS regulatory guidelines as described in RAI Manual. Complies with facility privacy policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information. Maintains Medicare meeting minutes per Medicare program agreement. Issues and delivers Medicare denial letters per CMS regulations. Assures appropriate management of residents’ Medicare/Insurance benefits. Maintains adequate systems to ensure appropriate documents are sufficient to support billed services. Other duties assigned by manager. Specific Requirements: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such an action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public. Must be able to coordinate MDS systems, resident assessment, and care plans for each resident timely. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations. Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills to ensure standards of nursing practice. Benefits: Competitive and Weekly Pay Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees Career Advancement Opportunities Exclusive Employer Discount Program Available for Eligible Team Members: Employer-Paid Life Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Vacation and Personal Time Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).