Staff Nurse - RN - Long-Term Care jobs in Pittsfield, MA

Position: Community Health RN

Shift: Days

Guaranteed Hours: 40 hrs

Duration: 13 weeks

Weekly Gross: $ 3,040 (based on 40 hours)

Estimated NET: $ 2,804 (based on 40 hours)

Misc. and I E $ 800 (non-tax weekly)

Lodging $ 800 (weekly)

Hourly Rate: $36/hour

OT Rate: $ 85/hour (after 40 hours)

Weekly gross $ 3,720 (Based on 48 hours)

Est. Weekly Net $3,084 (Based on 48 hours)

The Community Health Nurse (CHN) provides, teaches, supervises and documents nursing care of the sick and injured at home.

• The CHN intervenes to promote, maintain or restore health to prevent illness and to effect rehabilitation
• The CHN collaborates with other healthcare providers, professionals and community representatives to coordinate care at home
• The CHN evaluates the individual's and families' response to interventions.
• Ability to function independently under general guidance of the Director and follows the guidelines and protocols and/or policies and protocols specific to each unit
• Duties require independent action and judgment
• Utilizes time management, communication, planning, delegating, and problem solving in providing care.
• Must possess and demonstrate critical thinking skills. Must maintain emotional stability in emergency settings.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• One year acute nursing care required, hospital based preferred.
• Experience in home health Required
• Certified Home Health Required Including Proficieny with OASIS
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply community health principles and practice.
• Demonstrated ability to perform independently as a clinician with minimal supervision or assistance.
• Experience with self-scheduling of caseload preferred.
• History of flexibility in assuming varied assignments.
• BSN strongly preferred
• Current Driver License (and insurance) Required
• In order to effectively provide home care, they must have a working knowledge of home care reimbursement and regulatory guidelines.