Registered Nurse – State Home Care Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time registered nurse to perform nursing duties under the Clinical Assessment and Eligibility (CAE) and State Home Care programs.

This on-site role requires coordinating care screenings to determine medical eligibility and handling duties under the Coordination of Care and Waiver programs. Responsibilities include completing initial and annual assessments, developing care plans, maintaining paper and electronic files, advising on

Qualifications

• Graduate from a NLN-accredited nursing school.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or an Associate of Science in Nursing with at least one year of clinical/community nursing experience.
• Or a Diploma RN with two additional years of community-based nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessments and annual reassessment visits for personal care and home health aide clients.
• Develop appropriate care plans for personal care clients.
• Prepare and maintain nursing paper and electronic files.
• Provide consultation on Protective Services, Elder at Risk and Respite Care cases.
• Act as a liaison with agency providers.
• Serve as a resource on medical matters for all staff.
• Act as backup to nurses in other medical programs.
• Be an active member of the interdisciplinary team providing nursing consultation to case management staff.

Skills

Coordination of care

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Field technology

Driver's license

Education

BSN

ASN/ADN + 1 year community/home health

Diploma RN + 2 years community-based nursing

Tools

Laptops

Tablets

Personal hotspots

WIFI connectivity

Job description

Full-time, 35 hours/week

NOT remote

Responsible for assigned nursing duties for Clinical Assessment and Eligibility (CAE)/State Home Care Program. Will Perform Coordination of Care screenings to determine medical eligibility and all duties required under the Coordination of Care Program and Waiver Program.

• Complete initial assessments and annual reassessment visits on all personal care and home health aide clients, interim visits as needed.
• Develop appropriate care plans for personal care clients.
• Prepare and maintain nursing paper and electronic files.
• Provide consultation on Protective Services, Elder at Risk and Respite Care cases.
• Act as a liaison with agency providers.
• Act as resource person for medical matters to all Greater Springfield Senior Services staff.
• Act as a backup to the nurse of any other medical programs.
• Active member of the interdisciplinary team providing nursing consultation to case management staff.
• Advocate and act as a resource in areas of interest and/or concern for elders.
• Assist with information and referrals.
• Requires valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to climb multiple flights of stairs

Education and Experience

• Graduate from a school of nursing school accredited by the National League for Nursing
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or an Associates of Science Nursing degree in Nursing and at least one (1) year clinical experience and/or nursing in the community or long-term care setting.

Or

• A diploma RN and two (2) additional years of community-based nursing experience or long-term care direct service experience.

Core Competencies

• Ability to utilize technology in the field to complete On Site Assessments including Laptops, Tablets, Personal Hot Spots Devices, WIFI, etc.
• Working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing and data entry, including Windows, Word, and Excel helpful
• Ability to conduct professional assessments in a variety of home settings in a manner that is respectful and supportive to the occupants of the home
• Ability to work with persons with diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities
• Experience working with disabled persons preferred

All staff are expected to pursue and/or enhance personal cultural competence through education, training, and an openness to understanding all cultures.

Must be able to climb multiple flights of stairs

Travel reimbursement is $0.70/mile