Registered Nurse, In-Home Health Assessments (Sign-on Bonus)
About The Position
Activate Care is hiring a community-focused Registered Nurse to travel to members’ homes and community settings across Massachusetts and conduct in-person health assessments for a managed care health plan’s dually eligible members. The role focuses on timely, accurate assessments and documentation, followed by a handoff to the health plan’s care management team. It does not include care plan development or ongoing case management. The position is field-based and involves travel of 70% or more within the assigned area. Visits may involve varied residential environments, changing weather, and extended periods of sitting, standing, or driving. Primary hours are during set daytime slots based on member availability, with optional evening or weekend scheduling depending on shift selection. Activate Care’s mission is to improve health equity and outcomes. Its Community Care Record platform, Care Link, supports coordination between healthcare and community organizations, while Path Assist is a tech-enabled Community Health Worker program addressing health-related social needs. Candidates who complete the interview process and accept an offer by November 30 are eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus upon successful hire and onboarding. The company does not sponsor work visas at this time.
Requirements
- Active Massachusetts RN license in good standing, or a higher license such as NP.
- Accredited Associate Degree in Nursing.
- At least one year of home health clinical experience.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and active auto insurance; employment is contingent on a clear driving record check and maintaining personal transportation and continuous auto coverage.
- Sound clinical judgment and strong organizational and decision-making skills.
- Comfort working independently in members’ homes and managing a daily field schedule.
- Proficiency with electronic documentation systems via secure virtual desktop environments.
- Ability to document accurately while managing multiple priorities and maintaining attention to detail.
- Proficiency with standard office tools and communication software.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with members and families.
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness when engaging diverse populations.
- Ability to meet the annual influenza vaccination requirement during flu season (October 1–March 31), with proof submitted within 30 days for new hires; reasonable accommodation requests are evaluated under applicable law.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- At least one year of assessment experience; RAC-CT or similar certification is a plus.
- Experience with dual-eligible, Medicaid, or Medicare Managed Care populations.
Responsibilities
- Travel to members’ homes and community settings and conduct required in-person assessments, such as Uniform Core, Functional, and Comprehensive Assessments, evaluating physical, cognitive, and functional status while respecting cultural and linguistic needs.
- Accurately document assessment findings in the health plan’s GuidingCare care management platform, follow established workflows, and send prompt SOAP notes to the assigned Care Manager.
- Submit complete documentation within 48 hours of each assessment, meet health plan quality standards, and resolve audit or review findings within two business days.
- Follow field-safety guidelines during independent home visits and appropriately escalate clinical or safety concerns.
- Comply with state mandated reporter laws regarding abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
- Adhere to HIPAA privacy rules, NCQA standards, and applicable regulatory requirements, and complete ongoing mandatory training required to maintain platform access.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Critical illness coverage.
- Hospital indemnity coverage.
- Short-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Flexible day-shift options.
- $2,000 sign-on bonus for candidates who complete the interview process and accept an offer by November 30, upon successful hire and onboarding.
- Zero weekend requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
