Description
Job Title:
Registered Nurse (RN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Home Health
Job Type: Per Diem / PRN (Flexible Schedule)
Employer: CareWarden Home Health Care
About Us
CareWarden Home Health Care is a leading provider of patient-centered home health services across Massachusetts. Our mission is to help individuals thrive safely and comfortably at home through compassionate, skilled, and personalized care.
We understand why you chose nursing — to care, advocate, and make a meaningful impact every day. At CareWarden, you’ll have the flexibility to create your own schedule, work in your preferred coverage areas, and build strong one-on-one relationships with patients. Nurses from all regions of Massachusetts are encouraged to apply.
We offer flexible scheduling, local assignments near your home, and the autonomy to practice with purpose, respect, and confidence.
Position Overview
We are seeking compassionate and reliable Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our growing home health team. Nurses will provide skilled clinical care, support chronic disease management, promote patient independence, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.
RNs will conduct comprehensive assessments, complete OASIS as needed, develop nursing care plans, and oversee clinical direction. LPNs will provide direct skilled care under the RN-developed plan of care and communicate patient progress or concerns.
Both roles offer flexible visits, independence, and the support of a responsive and collaborative clinical leadership team.
Location
This position serves patients across multiple communities throughout Massachusetts.
Nurses from any region of the state are encouraged to apply.
You may set your preferred coverage radius and availability.
Key Responsibilities
For Registered Nurses (RNs):
Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive patient assessments, including OASIS assessments when required.
Develop, implement, and revise individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary staff.
Provide skilled nursing interventions such as wound care, catheter care, ostomy care, medication administration, injections, IV therapy (as applicable), chronic disease management, and patient education.
Monitor and evaluate patient progress, response to treatment, and changes in condition.
Communicate regularly with physicians to update care plans, request or clarify orders, and report significant changes (at least every 30 days).
Supervise LPNs and Home Health Aides (HHAs) per agency policy, including scheduled supervisory visits.
Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development.
Complete comprehensive discharge planning and required documentation.
For Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs):
Provide skilled nursing treatments and interventions under the plan of care developed by the supervising RN.
Perform wound care, medication administration, catheter care, vital sign monitoring, patient education, and other nursing tasks within LPN scope.
Observe, document, and report changes in patient condition to the supervising RN.
Reinforce education and instructions provided to patients and families.
Collaborate with HHAs and other team members to support safe, coordinated care.
Shared Responsibilities (RNs & LPNs):
Deliver safe, skilled, patient-centered home health care.
Document all visits, interventions, patient responses, and education according to agency standards (same-day documentation, filed within 48 hours).
Assist patients and caregivers in managing health needs and promoting independence.
Participate in maintaining continuity and quality of care across the clinical team.
Promote patient safety through ongoing assessment, communication, and education.
Admission Support (RN Only)
Conduct full patient admission assessments, including medical history, medication reconciliation, home safety evaluation, and functional assessment.
Confirm accuracy and completeness of physician orders and follow up for clarifications as needed.
Qualifications
Education & Licensure
Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN nursing program.
Active Massachusetts RN or LPN license (required).
Successful completion of a state-approved licensure examination.
Experience & Skills
Minimum of one year of nursing experience (home health preferred).
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work independently with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Compassionate, patient-focused approach with commitment to high-quality care.
Other Requirements
Current CPR certification with in-person skills assessment (online-only not accepted).
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Benefits
Competitive per-visit compensation with timely payment.
Flexible scheduling — choose when and where you want to work.
Autonomy with strong support from experienced clinical leadership.
Streamlined electronic documentation and office assistance.
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ health, safety, and independence.
Mileage reimbursement.
Pay Rate:
$45 – $65 Hourly
Tags:
Registered Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse RN LPN Home Health Nursing Per Diem PRN Flexible Schedule Independent Contractor Skilled Nursing Massachusetts OASIS Medication Management Wound Care Chronic Disease Management Chelmsford Boston Worcester Lowell Greater Boston Middlesex County North Shore South Shore Central MA Essex Suffolk Norfolk
