Registered Nurse, In-Home Health Assessments (Sign-on Bonus)

Activate Care; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Activate Care is seeking a field-based Registered Nurse to travel across Massachusetts, conducting in-person health assessments for dually eligible members. The role emphasizes timely documentation and handoff to care management, with a focus on health equity and effective care coordination.

Candidates must hold an active MA RN license, have at least 1 year of home health experience, and be comfortable with travel and independent field work.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN license (or higher e.g., NP) in good standing required.
• Accredited, Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and active auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct In-Person Assessments in the Field: travel to members' homes or community settings to perform required health assessments.
• Comprehensive Care Management Documentation: document assessment findings in the health plan’s platform (GuidingCare) and send SOAP notes to the Care Manager.
• Maintain High Quality & Timely Submissions: complete documentation within 48 hours, meet quality standards, resolve audit findings within two business days.
• Uphold Safety & Mandated Reporting Standards: follow safety guidelines and state mandated reporter laws.
• Ensure Regulatory & Compliance Alignment: adhere to HIPAA, NCQA, and training requirements.

Skills

Massachusetts RN license

Active driver’s license

Home health experience

Assessment experience

Cultural competence

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

GuidingCare

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Job Location: Field-Based, MA

FLSA Status: Exempt

We are actively accepting applications for both Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities. Please note that active onboarding is currently focused on Full-Time positions; however, we welcome and encourage interest from qualified Part-Time candidates for ongoing conversations and future availability.

NOTE: Candidates who complete the interview process and accept an offer by November 30th are eligible for a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus upon successful hire and onboarding.

About Activate Care:

At Activate Care, we're on a mission to improve health equity and drive improved health outcomes across the country. Our Community Care Record platform, Care Link, enables healthcare and community organizations to coordinate care for populations challenged with health-related social needs (HRSN). Path Assist is our tech-enabled Community Health Worker program for addressing HRSN utilizing an evidence-based, structured intervention. Our goal is simple: address individuals’ unmet HRSNs, increase health confidence, improve self-efficacy, and reduce inappropriate healthcare spend.

Role Overview:

This community-focused Registered Nurse (RN) will travel to members' homes across Massachusetts to complete in-person health assessments for a managed care health plan's dually eligible members. The field based role specializes in conducting timely, accurate assessments and documenting findings, then handing off to the health plan's care management team. This is assessment and documentation work, not care plan development or ongoing case management.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct In-Person Assessments in the Field: Routinely travel to members' homes and or community settings to engage directly with members and perform required assessments (e.g., Uniform Core, Functional, and Comprehensive Assessments) evaluating physical, cognitive, and functional status while respecting cultural and linguistic needs.
• Comprehensive Care Management Documentation: Document assessment findings accurately in the health plan's care management platform (GuidingCare) following established workflows, and send prompt SOAP notes to the assigned Care Manager.
• Maintain High Quality & Timely Submissions: Submit complete documentation within 48 hours of each assessment, consistently meeting health plan quality standards and resolving any audit or review findings within two business days.
• Uphold Safety & Mandated Reporting Standards: Follow field-safety guidelines during independent home visits, , and adhere to state mandated reporter laws for abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Ensure Regulatory & Compliance Alignment: Adhere strictly to HIPAA privacy rules, NCQA standards, and applicable regulatory requirements while completing all ongoing mandatory training to maintain platform access.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

Licensure & Education:

• Active Massachusetts RN license (or higher, e.g., NP) in good standing required.
• Accredited, Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and active auto insurance required.

Experience & Clinical Skills:

• 1+ years of home health clinical experience required.
• 1+ years of assessment experience preferred (RAC-CT or similar certification a plus).
• Experience with dual-eligible, Medicaid, or Medicare Managed Care populations preferred.
• Sound clinical judgment with strong organizational and decision-making skills.

Field & Platform Capabilities:

• Comfortable working independently in members' homes and managing a daily field schedule.
• Proficient with electronic documentation systems via secure virtual desktop environments.
• Ability to document accurately while managing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficient with standard office tools, and communication software.

Communication & Cultural Competency:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with members and families.
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness when engaging diverse populations.

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements:

• Location & Travel: Mobile, field-based role requiring 70%+ travel to members' homes and community settings across the assigned area within Massachusetts.
• Vehicle & Licensing: Active driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and proof of insurance required. Employment is contingent upon a clear driving record check and maintaining personal transportation, and continuous auto coverage required.
• Work Environment & Physical Demands: In-home visits involve exposure to varied residential environments, changing weather, and extended periods of sitting, standing, or driving.
• Schedule Flexibility: Primary hours fall during set daytime slots based on member availability, with optional evening or weekend scheduling depending on shift selection.
• Health Requirements: Annual influenza vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1-March 31) as a condition of employment, per health plan policy. New hires must submit proof within 30 days (reasonable accommodation requests evaluated per applicable law).

Benefits that Matter:

• Top-Tier Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental, plus HSA, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability coverage.
• Financial Peace of Mind: 401(k) with company match to help you build your future.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, paid holidays, flexible day shift options, and zero weekend requirements!

Diversity & Inclusion:

At Activate Care, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military, and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Activate Care believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

The organization is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

The Company will not sponsor applicants for work visas at this time.