Home Health Nurse - Care Coordination & Assessments

Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. is seeking a registered nurse to perform on-site clinical assessment and eligibility work for the CAE/State Home Care Program. You will conduct initial and annual assessments, coordinate care, and maintain both paper and electronic nursing records.

The role requires an MA RN license with at least one year of community or long-term care nursing experience, or a diploma RN with two years of relevant experience. On-site work with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Current MA RN license with 1+ year clinical community or long-term care nursing experience.
• Or RN diploma with 2+ years community-based nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessments and annual reassessment visits for personal care and home health aide clients.
• Prepare and maintain nursing files (paper and electronic).
• Provide consultation on Protective Services and Elder at Risk cases.
• Act as liaison with agency providers.
• Be a resource for medical matters to staff.
• Serve as backup to other medical program nurses.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team providing nursing consultation.
• Advocate for elders and provide information/referrals.
• Develop appropriate care plans for clients.

Skills

RN duties

Assessment

Care coordination

Liaison with providers

Interdisciplinary team

Cultural competence

Education

MA RN license

1+ year community/long-term care nursing

Tools

Windows

Word

Excel

Job description

Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. is seeking a registered nurse to perform on-site clinical assessment and eligibility work for the CAE/State Home Care Program. You will conduct initial and annual assessments, coordinate care, and maintain both paper and electronic nursing records.

The role requires an MA RN license with at least one year of community or long-term care nursing experience, or a diploma RN with two years of relevant experience. On-site work with travel as needed.