Home Health Nurse Jobs in Massachusetts
Home Health Nurse jobs in Massachusetts are among the most actively recruited in New England, with steady demand from home care agencies, hospital-affiliated visiting nurse programs, and integrated health systems serving patients across the greater Boston area, Worcester, and Springfield. VNA Care, Bayada Home Health Care, and Tufts Medicine are among the established employers with consistent home health nurse openings throughout the state. The most in-demand specialties are pediatric home care, infusion therapy, and post-acute cardiac and orthopedic recovery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Home Care Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.
Job Overview
Utilizing the nursing process, the Home Health Registered Nurse will manage and deliver comprehensive home health services, including assessments, interventions, and supportive care to clients within their place of residence. Depending on the circumstances, duties may also include telephone triage, problem solving, patient/caregiver advocacy and support, with emphasis of avoiding hospitalization. As a key member of the health care team, this position must interact courteously and effectively with patients and their families as well as with co-workers from all Agency departments, community resources, and with patients' physicians in order to facilitate safe and efficient patient care while maintaining their own safety in the home and the community at large.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Candidates must hold an active RN license in the state where services are provided and may not work in states where they are not licensed. If additional state licensure is required, it must be obtained within sixty (60) days.
2. Valid state issued Driver’s License.
3. One (1) year of acute medical/surgical nursing experience.
4. Basic Life Support Certification.
5. If hired prior to 9/28/2026, CPR Certification is required upon hire. If hired after 9/28/2026, BLS Certification is required within thirty (30) days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
2. Specialty nursing certifications.
3. Three (3) years of acute nursing including medical/surgical, oncology, hospice, or home health.
4. Experience with IV and complex wound care.
Location: Lowell, MA and surrounding areas
Hours: Weekends only
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Assesses patients' physical, psychosocial needs in a sensitive, caring manner following established Standards of Nursing Practice and Agency policies and procedures. Provides ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
2. Assesses patient/family learning needs, style and limitations and makes adjustments for delivery of information.
3. Recognizes/identifies patients/caregivers’ cultural beliefs re: death and dying and is sensitive to those beliefs.
4. Establishes realistic goals and develops plan of treatment in cooperation with the patient, family and members of the health care team.
5. Identifies abuse and/or neglect and identifies reporting mechanism per policy.
6. Adapts to new and unusual situations without affecting work performance negatively. Utilizes Security when and if needed for any potential unsafe situations.
7. Collaborates with patient /family and other health care providers and/or community resources with planning of care and discharge.
8. Continuously assesses/evaluates patient and family progress and goal achievement, keeping Clinical Manager advised and justifying continuation and/or termination of services.
9. Documents patient data, activities, and communications in patient record using computer system in a timely, organized, concise manner to ensure compliance with legal, certification, third party payor guidelines and Agency policies.
10. Completes physicians' orders, levels of care, and OASIS on all patients assigned, in accordance with patient care policies. Reconciles medications with patient and physician consistently.
11. Demonstrates and practices according to safety guidelines and procedures including general ergonomics, fire, and personal safety. Utilizes proper body mechanics and patient material handling.
12. Demonstrates an awareness of safety and security issues by responding appropriately to emergency situations and following established procedures and protocols utilizing stabilizing techniques.
13. Demonstrates ability to cope with patient/family emotional stress and provide appropriate supportive care.
14. Effectively manages assigned caseload, within the team model of care delivery. Establishes a daily work plan based upon patient/family priorities of service and total area needs. Promptly triages patient visits, messages, and phone calls according to priority and urgency.
15. Provides nursing coverage on a rotating basis for evenings, nights, weekends and Holidays.
16. Demonstrates excellent physical assessment and care planning skills. Demonstrates current knowledge of pharmacology and medication administration and reconciliation.
17. Coordinates care and discharge planning with other team members during case conferences.
18. Acquires and maintains an expert working knowledge of all third part payers and regulatory bodies and agency policies on issues related to documentation and care provided.
19. Communicates and collaborates with all disciplines in the home care setting on a regular basis or immediately if there are any critical needs or crisis interventions needed.
Physical Requirements:
1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
2. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
3. The employee in this position frequently communicates internally and externally.
4. Must be able to exchange accurate information via phone, email and/or in person.
5. Specific vision abilities apply including close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
6. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
7. May be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
Skills & Abilities:
1. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
2. Demonstrates competence in Home Health and Hospice standards of care, symptom management, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of care.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, read, and write in English.
3. Ability to function well, effectively manage time, and prioritize busy schedules.
4. Good organizational skills.
5. Ability to function effectively, autonomously, and independently in a home care setting.
6. Ability to function effectively and autonomously in a home care setting.
What We Offer
- Competitive salaries & benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one
- 403(b) retirement with company match
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support - Access to MedBridge for PT CEUs and licensure/certification support, reinforcing our commitment to ongoing clinical development.
- Opportunities for career growth
- Fleet car program - A unique offering that reduces personal vehicle burden and supports clinicians in the field.
-
Industry-Leading Safety Program – A one-of-a-kind Workplace Safety & Violence Prevention role dedicated to proactively addressing increasing safety concerns in healthcare settings. This program includes:
- AVADE de-escalation and self-safety training
- InvisaWear GPS-enabled safety devices
- Escort services to ensure staff safety in the field
About Care at Home:
Tufts Medicine Care at Home is a proud member of Tufts Medicine, a health system that is rethinking how academic and community centers, local and national businesses, and technology and service innovators can all work together. So that clinicians can deliver expert care where it’s needed most and so that we can bring wellness back to health care, one person at a time.
About Tufts Medicine
A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being.
Tufts Medicine is an equal opportunity employer
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range:
$84,300.22 - $107,481.20
based on full-time equivalent
Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Home Care Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.
Job Overview
Utilizing the nursing process, the Home Health Registered Nurse will manage and deliver comprehensive home health services, including assessments, interventions, and supportive care to clients within their place of residence. Depending on the circumstances, duties may also include telephone triage, problem solving, patient/caregiver advocacy and support, with emphasis of avoiding hospitalization. As a key member of the health care team, this position must interact courteously and effectively with patients and their families as well as with co-workers from all Agency departments, community resources, and with patients' physicians in order to facilitate safe and efficient patient care while maintaining their own safety in the home and the community at large.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Candidates must hold an active RN license in the state where services are provided and may not work in states where they are not licensed. If additional state licensure is required, it must be obtained within sixty (60) days.
2. Valid state issued Driver’s License.
3. One (1) year of acute medical/surgical nursing experience.
4. Basic Life Support Certification.
5. If hired prior to 9/28/2026, CPR Certification is required upon hire. If hired after 9/28/2026, BLS Certification is required within thirty (30) days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
2. Specialty nursing certifications.
3. Three (3) years of acute nursing including medical/surgical, oncology, hospice, or home health.
4. Experience with IV and complex wound care.
Location: Lowell, MA and surrounding areas
Hours: Weekends only
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Assesses patients' physical, psychosocial needs in a sensitive, caring manner following established Standards of Nursing Practice and Agency policies and procedures. Provides ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
2. Assesses patient/family learning needs, style and limitations and makes adjustments for delivery of information.
3. Recognizes/identifies patients/caregivers’ cultural beliefs re: death and dying and is sensitive to those beliefs.
4. Establishes realistic goals and develops plan of treatment in cooperation with the patient, family and members of the health care team.
5. Identifies abuse and/or neglect and identifies reporting mechanism per policy.
6. Adapts to new and unusual situations without affecting work performance negatively. Utilizes Security when and if needed for any potential unsafe situations.
7. Collaborates with patient /family and other health care providers and/or community resources with planning of care and discharge.
8. Continuously assesses/evaluates patient and family progress and goal achievement, keeping Clinical Manager advised and justifying continuation and/or termination of services.
9. Documents patient data, activities, and communications in patient record using computer system in a timely, organized, concise manner to ensure compliance with legal, certification, third party payor guidelines and Agency policies.
10. Completes physicians' orders, levels of care, and OASIS on all patients assigned, in accordance with patient care policies. Reconciles medications with patient and physician consistently.
11. Demonstrates and practices according to safety guidelines and procedures including general ergonomics, fire, and personal safety. Utilizes proper body mechanics and patient material handling.
12. Demonstrates an awareness of safety and security issues by responding appropriately to emergency situations and following established procedures and protocols utilizing stabilizing techniques.
13. Demonstrates ability to cope with patient/family emotional stress and provide appropriate supportive care.
14. Effectively manages assigned caseload, within the team model of care delivery. Establishes a daily work plan based upon patient/family priorities of service and total area needs. Promptly triages patient visits, messages, and phone calls according to priority and urgency.
15. Provides nursing coverage on a rotating basis for evenings, nights, weekends and Holidays.
16. Demonstrates excellent physical assessment and care planning skills. Demonstrates current knowledge of pharmacology and medication administration and reconciliation.
17. Coordinates care and discharge planning with other team members during case conferences.
18. Acquires and maintains an expert working knowledge of all third part payers and regulatory bodies and agency policies on issues related to documentation and care provided.
19. Communicates and collaborates with all disciplines in the home care setting on a regular basis or immediately if there are any critical needs or crisis interventions needed.
Physical Requirements:
1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
2. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
3. The employee in this position frequently communicates internally and externally.
4. Must be able to exchange accurate information via phone, email and/or in person.
5. Specific vision abilities apply including close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
6. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
7. May be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
Skills & Abilities:
1. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
2. Demonstrates competence in Home Health and Hospice standards of care, symptom management, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of care.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, read, and write in English.
3. Ability to function well, effectively manage time, and prioritize busy schedules.
4. Good organizational skills.
5. Ability to function effectively, autonomously, and independently in a home care setting.
6. Ability to function effectively and autonomously in a home care setting.
What We Offer
- Competitive salaries & benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one
- 403(b) retirement with company match
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support - Access to MedBridge for PT CEUs and licensure/certification support, reinforcing our commitment to ongoing clinical development.
- Opportunities for career growth
- Fleet car program - A unique offering that reduces personal vehicle burden and supports clinicians in the field.
-
Industry-Leading Safety Program – A one-of-a-kind Workplace Safety & Violence Prevention role dedicated to proactively addressing increasing safety concerns in healthcare settings. This program includes:
- AVADE de-escalation and self-safety training
- InvisaWear GPS-enabled safety devices
- Escort services to ensure staff safety in the field
About Care at Home:
Tufts Medicine Care at Home is a proud member of Tufts Medicine, a health system that is rethinking how academic and community centers, local and national businesses, and technology and service innovators can all work together. So that clinicians can deliver expert care where it’s needed most and so that we can bring wellness back to health care, one person at a time.
About Tufts Medicine
A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being.
Tufts Medicine is an equal opportunity employer
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range:
$84,300.22 - $107,481.20
based on full-time equivalent
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Home Health Nurse Job Market in Massachusetts
A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- BAYADA Home Health Care33
- Aveanna Healthcare15
- Pathways Healthcare14
- CenterWell13
- Matrix Medical Network10
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Insurance
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in home health nurse jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse license issued by the Board of Registration in Nursing
- Current BLS certification and CPR training required at time of hire
- Minimum one year of acute care or medical-surgical clinical nursing experience
- Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle for patient home visits
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Homecare Homebase or Epic
- Strong documentation skills and ability to work independently without on-site supervision
Home Health Nurse Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a home health nurse in Massachusetts?
To work as a home health nurse in Massachusetts, you must hold an active Registered Nurse license issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, which requires completing an accredited nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Most home health agencies in Massachusetts also require at least one year of clinical experience in an acute care or medical-surgical setting before hiring into a home care role.
How much do home health nurses make in Massachusetts?
Home health nurses in Massachusetts earn a median of about $104,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,310 for the lowest 10% to over $174,510 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire home health nurses in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring home health nurses in Massachusetts right now include BAYADA Home Health Care, Aveanna Healthcare, and Pathways Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts has a particularly strong visiting nurse association network and hospital-affiliated home care programs that hire consistently across both urban centers and rural communities.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most home health nurse jobs?
The cities with the most home health nurse openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Worcester, and Massachusetts. Hiring concentrates in these areas because they anchor the state's largest health system networks and hospital-affiliated home care programs, while suburban and smaller communities surrounding them generate additional volume as patients are discharged home from major medical centers.
Are there remote home health nurse jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. Home health nursing is inherently hands-on work that requires in-person patient visits, so fully remote positions are uncommon in this field. About 71% of home health nurse openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those roles typically involve telehealth triage, care coordination, or case management functions rather than direct bedside care.
How can I get hired as a home health nurse in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a new-graduate residency or nurse externship program at a Massachusetts hospital system, then transitioning into home care after gaining clinical hours. Large Massachusetts employers such as Mass General Brigham and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center run structured new-grad programs that build the acute care foundation home agencies require. Candidates who earn a wound care or IV therapy certification early stand out when applying to visiting nurse agencies for their first home health role.
Where can I find and apply to home health nurse jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to home health nurse jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred service area, and specialty, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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