Brockton Visiting Nurse Association
Brockton, MA, USA
Dec 25, 2025
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*Come join our growing team!*
A career with BVNA offers more than you’d expect!
Serving hundreds of patients a day in more than 30 communities, BVNA is a progressive organization that is helping to redefine the role of healthcare at home in our region!
Our success begins with assembling the right team and harnessing the talents and enthusiasm of each member, regardless of his/her role, to achieve our vision of becoming an indispensable resource to those we serve.
For us, those aren’t just words on recruiting flyer, they are truly the way we work. We are independent, yet have strong partners across the health care continuum. We are non-profit, yet have a solid business model. We have a work force that is deployed across a large geography, yet we are bonded together by strong communication, a common mission and core values. We care for patients in the home setting, yet employ sophisticated treatment methods and offer innovative clinical programs. We work hard, yet offer an incredibly rewarding career.
If this sounds like a work environment that could be personally rewarding for you, we invite you to look through our job listings and see if there’s one that will benefit from your talents and experience. If so, we’d love to hear from you and start a conversation.
*Job Description: Community Health Nurse (CHN) - RN - Home Care*
● At the time of a referral to the BVNA for services, the CHN must visit the patient and complete a comprehensive assessment of the patient's/family's medical/psychosocial status, nutritional needs and safety.
● The CHN will verify the doctor and insurance coverage. When the CHN is unable to schedule a visit according to the frequency noted on the physician’s order, the CHN must notify the patient and his/her physician. This information must be documented in the patient’s record.
● The CHN establishes a plan of treatment which includes the various services required to maintain the patient safely in the home or other residence(s). The Plan of care includes quantifiable goals based on desired outcomes.
● Involves patient/family in the development of the Plan of care. Makes appropriate referral(s) for home health aide, social and/or rehabilitation service(s).
● It is the responsibility of the CHN to review the proposed Plan of care before it is sent to the physician for signature.
● The CHN may be required to transfer patients as needed, using Hoyer lifts, wheelchairs, sliding boards, hospital beds, and/or draw sheet transfers. In such cases where a two person assist is required, the CHN will attempt to schedule the visit during a Home Health Aide's scheduled visit or may call upon a family member, if and when possible.
● The CHN will identify the educational needs of patient/ significant other(s) through the use of the assessment tool.
● The CHN will instruct patient/significant other(s) in a manner that is understandable to the patient/significant other(s). Education will include, but is not limited to: disease process, prognosis, medications, procedures and treatments, personal care, emergency plans, infection control and safety.
● Initially and during subsequent home visits, the CHN will assess current knowledge and ability of the patient/significant other(s) and the need for reeducation regarding the specific knowledge and/or skills required to meet the patient's ongoing health care needs. 1
● The CHN will observe the patient/significant other perform return demonstration(s) and document the patient/significant other’s ability to perform what was taught to the patient/significant other.
● The CHN will begin discharge planning at the patient’s first visit by explaining that the service(s) provided by the Brockton VNA are intermittent and temporary.
● The CHN will prepare the patient/significant other(s) for discharge with verbal and written information regarding community services, medication usage and followup visits for medical care.
● CHN will be responsible for the initiation of the patient’s home health care needs and will collaborate with other members of the multidisciplinary team who are involved in the care of the patient and document same in the clinical record. He/she is responsible for communicating with the Case Manager or designee as well as other disciplines regarding the case
● The CHN will participate in and document case conferences. The CHN will assure that information regarding patient care is relayed to appropriate personnel so that optimal patient care will be provided during his/her absence. Assists in the orientation of new staff and in the education of students. Attends and participates in team meetings. Obtains minutes of missed team meeting(s) and follows up with Manager if he/she has any questions. Attends internal/external in-services and presents information to peers.
● The CHN will document on the day of the visit all care provided including clinical findings and education provided to the patient/significant other(s). The CHN will submit on a timely basis all required documents in accordance with Agency documentation guidelines.
● The CHN will complete all documentation according to Agency guidelines.
● The CHN will abide by Agency policy to submit the OASIS Assessment within 24 hours for a Start of Care. The OASIS will be completed accurately according to Agency and OASIS guidelines.
● Is responsible for maintaining state licensing that is current and in good standing ● Responsible for interdisciplinary assessment.
● The CHN is required to participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Program and HHA sponsored in-service Training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $44.78 per hour
Ability to Relocate:
* Brockton, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
A career with BVNA offers more than you’d expect!
Serving hundreds of patients a day in more than 30 communities, BVNA is a progressive organization that is helping to redefine the role of healthcare at home in our region!
Our success begins with assembling the right team and harnessing the talents and enthusiasm of each member, regardless of his/her role, to achieve our vision of becoming an indispensable resource to those we serve.
For us, those aren’t just words on recruiting flyer, they are truly the way we work. We are independent, yet have strong partners across the health care continuum. We are non-profit, yet have a solid business model. We have a work force that is deployed across a large geography, yet we are bonded together by strong communication, a common mission and core values. We care for patients in the home setting, yet employ sophisticated treatment methods and offer innovative clinical programs. We work hard, yet offer an incredibly rewarding career.
If this sounds like a work environment that could be personally rewarding for you, we invite you to look through our job listings and see if there’s one that will benefit from your talents and experience. If so, we’d love to hear from you and start a conversation.
*Job Description: Community Health Nurse (CHN) - RN - Home Care*
● At the time of a referral to the BVNA for services, the CHN must visit the patient and complete a comprehensive assessment of the patient's/family's medical/psychosocial status, nutritional needs and safety.
● The CHN will verify the doctor and insurance coverage. When the CHN is unable to schedule a visit according to the frequency noted on the physician’s order, the CHN must notify the patient and his/her physician. This information must be documented in the patient’s record.
● The CHN establishes a plan of treatment which includes the various services required to maintain the patient safely in the home or other residence(s). The Plan of care includes quantifiable goals based on desired outcomes.
● Involves patient/family in the development of the Plan of care. Makes appropriate referral(s) for home health aide, social and/or rehabilitation service(s).
● It is the responsibility of the CHN to review the proposed Plan of care before it is sent to the physician for signature.
● The CHN may be required to transfer patients as needed, using Hoyer lifts, wheelchairs, sliding boards, hospital beds, and/or draw sheet transfers. In such cases where a two person assist is required, the CHN will attempt to schedule the visit during a Home Health Aide's scheduled visit or may call upon a family member, if and when possible.
● The CHN will identify the educational needs of patient/ significant other(s) through the use of the assessment tool.
● The CHN will instruct patient/significant other(s) in a manner that is understandable to the patient/significant other(s). Education will include, but is not limited to: disease process, prognosis, medications, procedures and treatments, personal care, emergency plans, infection control and safety.
● Initially and during subsequent home visits, the CHN will assess current knowledge and ability of the patient/significant other(s) and the need for reeducation regarding the specific knowledge and/or skills required to meet the patient's ongoing health care needs. 1
● The CHN will observe the patient/significant other perform return demonstration(s) and document the patient/significant other’s ability to perform what was taught to the patient/significant other.
● The CHN will begin discharge planning at the patient’s first visit by explaining that the service(s) provided by the Brockton VNA are intermittent and temporary.
● The CHN will prepare the patient/significant other(s) for discharge with verbal and written information regarding community services, medication usage and followup visits for medical care.
● CHN will be responsible for the initiation of the patient’s home health care needs and will collaborate with other members of the multidisciplinary team who are involved in the care of the patient and document same in the clinical record. He/she is responsible for communicating with the Case Manager or designee as well as other disciplines regarding the case
● The CHN will participate in and document case conferences. The CHN will assure that information regarding patient care is relayed to appropriate personnel so that optimal patient care will be provided during his/her absence. Assists in the orientation of new staff and in the education of students. Attends and participates in team meetings. Obtains minutes of missed team meeting(s) and follows up with Manager if he/she has any questions. Attends internal/external in-services and presents information to peers.
● The CHN will document on the day of the visit all care provided including clinical findings and education provided to the patient/significant other(s). The CHN will submit on a timely basis all required documents in accordance with Agency documentation guidelines.
● The CHN will complete all documentation according to Agency guidelines.
● The CHN will abide by Agency policy to submit the OASIS Assessment within 24 hours for a Start of Care. The OASIS will be completed accurately according to Agency and OASIS guidelines.
● Is responsible for maintaining state licensing that is current and in good standing ● Responsible for interdisciplinary assessment.
● The CHN is required to participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Program and HHA sponsored in-service Training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $44.78 per hour
Ability to Relocate:
* Brockton, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
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