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Registered Nurse, Home Care

The position to which you are applying is represented by a collective bargaining unit, Massachusetts Nurses Association.

Posted Oct 7

Shift and hours
Monday-Friday (no evenings) or Weekends only
Unit and setting
Home Health You’ll work with a diverse patient population and provide care where patients live every day.diverse patient population
License
RN license Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse licenseMassachusetts Registered Nurse license
Term
Permanent Full-time or Part-Time

Do you qualify?

License
Massachusetts Registered Nurse license Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license Check your license
Education
Graduate of an approved School of Nursing
Experience
at least 1 year of acute care nursing experience At least one year of acute care nursing experience (home care experience preferred)
Also asks
Comfort working with various computer systems Comfort working with various computer systems; experience with handheld clinical devices preferred
Also asks
Willingness to travel within the MGB Healthcare at Home geographic area

Preferred

Experience
home care experience
Also asks
experience with handheld clinical devices

What it pays

Against similar roles
Massachusetts staff median is $54/hrMassachusetts staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $74/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $68/hr, across 1,268 postings. This posting's $40/hr to $71/hr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.
Pay differential
In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.
Tuition assistance
Offered
Extra pay
differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
Pay reviews
Base pay determined by skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and essential factors

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceMedical, dental, and vision insurance
  • BenefitsA robust retirement savings programA robust retirement savings program
  • BenefitsGenerous paid time offGenerous paid time off
  • BenefitsTuition assistance and professional development supportTuition assistance and professional development support

The role and schedule

Union
Massachusetts Nurses Association The position to which you are applying is represented by a collective bargaining unit, Massachusetts Nurses Association.
Day to day
oversee patient plan of care As an RN, you’ll oversee the patient’s plan of care and work closely with an interdisciplinary team.
Day to day
complete patient assessments and admissions •Complete patient assessments and admissions
Day to day
develop and manage individualized care plans •Develop and manage individualized care plans
Day to day
provide skilled nursing care, education, and treatment •Provide skilled nursing care, education, and treatment
Day to day
coordinate care with patients, families, and providers •Coordinate care with patients, families, and providers
Day to day
document care and review charts •Document care and review charts
Day to day
collaborate with interdisciplinary team •Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
Day to day
deliver high-quality, patient-centered care •Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care
Charting
MGB electronic documentation system Our MGB electronic documentation system gives you easy access to doctors’ notes and orders, helping make communication and care coordination more seamless.
Weekends
Weekends only option
Scheduling
Self-scheduling offered
Travel
Travel within focused service area •Geography: Work within a focused service area designed to minimize travel between visits, giving you more time for patient care.
Details
Hybrid remote type Remote Type Hybrid

The workplace

Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc.
Hiring organization
Parking
City parking passes provided where applicable City parking passes are provided for new team members where applicable.

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and floating handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Home Health is a specialty you move into. Agencies want acute time first, then train the home-specific work.

Original listing

Posted on Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc.’s careers page.

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Site: Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The position to which you are applying is represented by a collective bargaining unit, Massachusetts Nurses Association. Reimagine what nursing can look like. At Mass General Brigham Home Care, you’ll build meaningful relationships, use your clinical judgment, and make a difference where patients feel most comfortable. As an RN, you’ll have the independence to manage your patients and schedule, without giving up the support of a strong team. Join a Mass General Brigham Home Care team We are recruiting for opportunities throughout Boston and surrounding communities, including:

  • West End/China Town neighborhoods
  • Boston, Charlestown, Cambridge neighborhoods
  • Jamaica Plain/Roxbury
  • Waltham/Framingham
  • East Boston/Winthrop
  • Dorchester

You’ll work with a diverse patient population and provide care where patients live every day. Why you’ll like this team You have independence, but you’re never on your own.

  • A schedule that works for you: Full-time, Part-Time, Monday–Friday (no evenings) or Weekends only, 3–6 visits per day, and the autonomy to manage your own schedule and appointments.
  • Geography: Work within a focused service area designed to minimize travel between visits, giving you more time for patient care. Depending on the location, patients may be closer together, and in some cases, you may be able to walk between visits. Enjoy convenient access to the office when you need to replenish supplies. City parking passes are provided for new team members where applicable.
  • Dedicated Admission RN support: Dedicated Admission Registered Nurses support new patients coming into the service line and help establish their plan of care, allowing you to focus more of your time on ongoing patient visits.
  • Ancillary support services: Scheduling coordinators, liaisons, and other support services help with the administrative and coordination needs of care, allowing you to spend more time focused on your patients.
  • Strong team culture: Work alongside a collaborative team that values communication, teamwork, and supporting one another. Weekly interdisciplinary pod meetings, monthly team meetings, and quarterly in-person team days help keep the team connected.
  • Support to grow: Ongoing training, education, and opportunities to collaborate across disciplines.

A strong start matters Home care can be a big transition, especially if you’re coming from a hospital or other clinical setting. Our onboarding is designed to help you feel prepared and confident working independently in the community. You’ll also have ongoing opportunities for training, education, and professional development. Your time matters, too Your schedule includes dedicated time for documentation, chart review, and care coordination. Our MGB electronic documentation system gives you easy access to doctors’ notes and orders, helping make communication and care coordination more seamless. Your safety matters

We provide safety resources to support you in the field, including

  • GPS-enabled safety tools
  • Real-time alert features
  • Security-supported key fob access

What you’ll do As an RN, you’ll oversee the patient’s plan of care and work closely with an interdisciplinary team.

  • Complete patient assessments and admissions
  • Develop and manage individualized care plans
  • Provide skilled nursing care, education, and treatment
  • Coordinate care with patients, families, and providers
  • Document care and review charts
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
  • Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care

Qualifications What you’ll bring Graduate of an approved School of Nursing Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license At least one year of acute care nursing experience (home care experience preferred) Comfort working with various computer systems; experience with handheld clinical devices preferred Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work with diverse populations Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and electronic Strong organization and prioritization skills with the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment Ability to work independently and remain self-directed in unpredictable situations Ability to collaborate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary care team Willingness to travel within the MGB Healthcare at Home geographic area Additional Job Details (if applicable) Join a team backed by Mass General Brigham At Mass General Brigham, our employees are our most important resource. We are committed to ensuring employees have access to a benefits package that is comprehensive, contemporary, and highly competitive. We offer a full range of benefits that meet the needs of you and your family, including programs to support your health, financial well-being, and life.

Offerings include

Medical, dental, and vision insurance A robust retirement savings program Generous paid time off Tuition assistance and professional development support And other perks! Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives! If you’re an RN looking for independence, meaningful patient relationships, and a strong team behind you, we’d love to hear from you! Remote Type Hybrid Work Location 75-95 Wells Ave Pay Range $40.09 - $71.12/Hourly Grade

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At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

1410 Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

What's around it?

In Newton, MA

Newton, MAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% above the US average

Median rent
$2,370/mo
Household income
$190,304/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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