RN Continuous Skilled Nursing, Merrimack Valley Area- Home Care
$116,480 - $124,800/Yr
Northeast Arc - Haverhill, MA
posted about 2 months ago
Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
Haverhill, MA
Social Assistance
About the position
The RN Continuous Skilled Nursing position at Northeast Arc involves providing specialized home care for medically fragile pediatric and adult patients in the Merrimack Valley area. Nurses will work one-on-one with patients, ensuring they receive the necessary medical care in their homes, schools, or community settings. The role emphasizes compassionate care, adaptability to diverse medical conditions, and collaboration with families and healthcare teams to enhance patient well-being and prevent hospitalization.
Responsibilities
- Provide continuous skilled nursing care to medically fragile patients in home settings.
- Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Adapt to various patient needs and medical conditions, including complex cases such as tracheostomies and ventilator support.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to facilitate care.
- Maintain professionalism and ethical standards in all interactions.
Requirements
- Valid RN license in the state of Massachusetts.
- Proficiency in nursing skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
- Experience in nursing is beneficial, though new graduates are welcome to apply.
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
- Ability to adapt to diverse medical conditions and environments.
- Strong communication skills for effective collaboration.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with complex medical conditions such as feeding challenges and seizure disorders.
- Cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse backgrounds.
- Awareness of social-emotional well-being in patient care.
Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Paid Sick/Earned Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Legal & Identity Theft Protection
