Registered Nurse - State Home Care Program, Pay-per-visit

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

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.
• 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 a 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.
• Ability to climb multile levels of stairs.
• Develop appropriate care plans for personal care clients.

Education And Experience

• Current MA RN license 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.

Travel reimbursement is $0.725/mile