PCA RN's/LPN's-FT and PT [8-12 Mo SIGN ON BONUS]
About The Position
The PCA program assists people of all ages in Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden, and Worcester County. For this position, we are able to offer FT or PT (at least 20 hours per week or FT at 35 hours per week). We expect that these positions will be available for a 9-12 month period. We are offering a sign-on bonus of $1500 for LPN’s and $2500 for RN’s. The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program Nurse is responsible for the performance and completion of clinical assessments of individuals who receive MassHealth Personal Care Attendant Services. Assessments occur in-person in the individuals’ home. When possible, nurses complete assessments in regions near their home-base. The pay for the position is 32.96 for LPN’s and 36.04 for RN’s.
Requirements
- Current Massachusetts RN/LPN License
- at least one (1) year of clinical and/or nursing in a community or long term care setting
- Excellent assessment and evaluation skills
- Computer proficiency to process all consumer records in electronic database
- Ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- Working knowledge of a wide range of disabilities, assistive devices and other modalities for maintaining independence and available community resources
Responsibilities
- Assess PCA Consumers' functional limitations, both face-to-face (in the consumer’s home) and by phone/video, to determine the need for PCA Services. Identify disabling diagnoses and other medical conditions.
- Complete MassHealth Application and Evaluation for PCA Services in compliance with MassHealth regulations. Meet deadlines for completion and submission of these assessments.
- Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists on Evaluations as needed.
- Work in conjunction with Functional Skills Trainers and the PCA Program Director to ensure consistency and compliance of all Evaluations before submission to MassHealth.
- Attend LifePath staff training and meetings.
- Other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
