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

Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement $0.70/mile

Job summary

Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. seeks a part-time registered nurse to perform CAE/Home Care nursing duties and coordinate care screenings to determine medical eligibility.

On-site assessments and care plan development are required, with both paper and electronic recordkeeping. The role includes consultation on Protective Services, Elder at Risk, and Respite cases, liaison with agency providers, and active participation in the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• RN license required with BSN/ASN or diploma plus relevant community or long-term care experience.
• Graduate from NLN-accredited nursing program.
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessments and annual reassessments for personal care and home health clients.
• Develop and maintain nursing care plans for clients.
• Provide consultation on Protective Services, Elder at Risk, and Respite Care cases.
• Coordinate with agency providers and act as a medical liaison for staff.
• Serve as backup nurse for other programs and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Travel with reimbursement of 0.70 per mile for site visits.

Skills

On-site assessments with devices

Data entry & MS Office

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural competency

Education

BSN

ASN in Nursing

Diploma RN + 2+ years community-based

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Part-time, flexible on the number of set hours per week

Pay-per-visit also available

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.

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.

Travel reimbursement is $0.70/mile