Registered Nurse (RN) Home Care

Old Colony Elder Services, Inc.; Halifax Regional Municipality; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Home Care Department to support older adults and individuals with disabilities. This role involves assessing eligibility for services, developing care plans, and collaborating with a dedicated care management team. Enjoy a great work-life balance with a flexible 35-hour work week in a hybrid environment. Join a passionate team where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on the community. If you are committed to enhancing the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Company Paid LTD and Life Insurance

401K Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts RN License required.
• Two years of clinical/community-based experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine consumers' eligibility for programs and services.
• Establish and review care plans collaboratively.
• Provide consultation to HC Program staff and community agencies.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Clinical Assessment

Community Engagement

Care Plan Development

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

OCES supports older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing information and coordination of services promoting healthy, safe lives for our consumers. We want to help them stay as active and engaged in their lives and in their own communities.

OCES is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Home Care Department to assess and/or authorize services to be delivered by provider agencies to support our consumers in the community. In addition, this role will be cross trained to facilitate successful discharge activities and other transition support activities in support off our Transition Support Team

What you'll do:

• Determine consumers' eligibility for programs and services according to procedures and guidelines.
• Establish, review and revise care plans.
• Work with the care management team to determine appropriate service options; promote cost-effective service substitutions; establish the frequency, scope and duration of services; and jointly authorize service packages.
• Maintain knowledge of current OCES policies and standards, and funding source regulations.
• Providing consultation to providers and other community agencies.
• Conduct and/or participate in training and workshops as needed.
• Provide consultation to HC Program staff.

What you'll bring:

• Associate degree in Nursing or related field (Bachelor's Degree preferred)
• Current Massachusetts RN License
• Two years' clinical/community-based.
• Extensive knowledge of the medical, emotional and social needs of elders and people living with disabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Considerable knowledge of developing assessment care plans.

What you'll get:

• Ability to work with an enthusiastic team of like-minded individuals
• Opportunity to develop professionally in your chosen career
• Great work/life balance: 35-hour work week with some flexibility. Hybrid work environment (home with some in-office requirements)
• Exceptional benefits: health and dental ; generous paid time off policies; company paid LTD and life insurances, 401K plan

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OCES is an open, welcoming organization that respects our diversity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply!

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OCES is celebrating 50 years of service to the Plymouth County area! We are an open, welcoming organization that respects our diversity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply! OCES was named one of C&P Business Media's Best Places to Work 2024!

Our mission: Through the talents of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community.