Nursing Jobs in Reading, MA
$88,000 - $100,000 / year
Grow your career internally at Elara Caring, our best talent comes from within! Job Description: Weekend Admission Nurse RN Schedule: Every Fri. and Sat. plus one weekday Coverage area: Newburyport and surrounding areas At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as an Admission Nurse. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers. To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need an Admission Nurse with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today! Why Join the Elara Caring mission? Work in a collaborative environment. Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference. Competitive compensation package Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost Opportunities for advancement Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(K) with employer match Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement Pet insurance As an Admission Nurse, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways: Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care. Maintains patient and staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA Privacy Final Rule. Assesses assigned visits of hospice patients to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of patients as evidenced by documentation, in the clinical record and admission paperwork. Participates in the implementation of the plan of care of an assigned case load to ensure quality, continuity of care, and achievement of patient outcomes. Makes the initial evaluation and re-evaluates the patients' nursing needs during each visit. Communicates significant findings, problems, and changes in condition or environment to the Patient Care Manager, the physician, and/or other personnel involved with patient care within 24 hours. Reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate Clinical Supervisor and physician in a timely manner. Identifies deviations from normal Nursing and normal patient condition status. Revises the plan of care and Initiates appropriate actions based on the deviation. Performs other duties/projects as assigned. What is Required? Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Current, unrestricted state RN licensee 1+ year experience in a clinical care setting as a nurse Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area. Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws. Must be able and willing to travel 50% Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in Nursing is preferred Previous Home Health or Hospice Experience is preferred Previous experience with HomecareHomeBase is preferred You will report to the Clinical Team Manager or Branch Director. #LI-TR1 T he base salary for this position is $88,000 to $100,000 annually based on the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, and internal equity. Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. 
Job Summary Reporting to the Nursing Supervisor, Home Care, this position provides for assessment, development of individualized care planning and goal setting, instruction to patient/family, and skilled nursing services to patients/families in the home setting. Minimum Qualifications Education Associate Degree in Nursing. Baccalaureate degree preferred. Experience Minimum two years of medical/surgical experience required. Knowledge and experience in the practice of community health nursing preferred. Licensure and/or Certification Current license as a professional nurse in Massachusetts required. BLS healthcare provider required Skills Basic nursing skills. Communication skills. Assessment skills. Critical thinking skills. Organizational skills. Computer skills. Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to read, write and communicate in English. Excellent customer service skills required. 
