Registered Nurse (RN) Home Care (Part-time)
About The Position
OCES is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for its Home Care Program. The RN assesses and/or authorizes services delivered by provider agencies to promote coordinated, cooperative, cost-effective, and high-quality service. OCES supports older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing information and coordinating services that promote healthy, safe living and help people remain active in their communities. The position includes determining consumer eligibility, developing and maintaining care plans, coordinating service options and authorizations, keeping records, and consulting with providers, community agencies, and Home Care Program staff. The role also participates in interdisciplinary work, training, and workshops as needed. The position has a 35-hour work week, some scheduling flexibility, a standard Monday–Friday work week, and a hybrid work environment that includes work from home, the office, and home visits. It requires travel, reliable transportation, and a personal computer with secure internet access at home.
Requirements
- Current Massachusetts RN license.
- One year of experience in a clinical/community or long-term-care setting.
- Driver’s license.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Considerable knowledge of developing assessment care plans.
- Extensive knowledge of the medical, emotional, and social needs of older adults and people living with disabilities.
- Ability to travel and reliable means of transportation.
- Personal computer with secure internet access at home.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work at a computer.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Responsibilities
- Determine consumers’ eligibility for programs and services according to procedures and guidelines.
- Establish, review, and revise care plans in accordance with funding-source regulations, OCES procedures, and standards.
- Work with care management team members to determine appropriate service options, promote cost-effective substitutions, establish service frequency, scope, and duration, and jointly authorize service packages.
- Maintain records and prepare required reports.
- Maintain knowledge of current OCES policies and standards and funding-source regulations.
- Perform the role of Lead Assessment Coordinator and participate in interdisciplinary work.
- Provide consultation to providers and other community agencies.
- Conduct and/or participate in training and workshops as needed.
- Provide consultation to Home Care Program staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Opportunity for professional development.
- Enthusiastic team of like-minded individuals.
- Work/life balance and some schedule flexibility.
- Generous paid time off policies.
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
