Registered Nurse- Adult Foster Care/Shared Living

Peopleorporated•Fall River, MA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for members on an assigned caseload, including maintaining records and monitoring health status to ensure that Adult Foster Care (AFC) and Shared Living services are properly delivered. The RN coordinates clinical assessments, develops and reviews members’ AFC Plans of Care, supervises and trains caregivers in conjunction with the Care Manager, conducts regulated on-site visits, and communicates health-status changes to members’ primary care providers. The role also includes reviewing caregiver logs, completing nursing progress notes, facilitating program discharges and transitions, and participating in staff meetings and required training. The position is with People, Incorporated, a human services agency serving the Southcoast community, including Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton.

Requirements

Associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree from an accredited institution, as determined by Operational Standards.
Current licensure by the Massachusetts Board of Registered Nurses.
At least two years of recent experience with elders and adults with developmental disabilities.
Ability to keep current copies of required professional licenses, CPR and First Aid credentials, and health records on file.
Ability to communicate and work independently and as part of a team.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must meet criminal background and driving-record requirements.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and complete applicable clinical assessments and evaluations.
Develop and continually review each member’s AFC Plan of Care.
Select, train, evaluate, and supervise caregivers in conjunction with the Care Manager.
Conduct on-site visits with each member at the qualified setting as required by regulations.
Submit semi-annual health-status reports to primary care providers.
Review primary care provider summary forms and report all health-status changes to the member’s primary care provider.
Monitor the health status of AFC members to ensure their needs are properly met.
Review AFC caregiver logs at least every 30 days.
Orient new AFC caregivers and provide ongoing training on health and aging.
Complete nursing progress notes corresponding to on-site visits, encounters, or changes in a member’s condition.
Facilitate discharges and transitions from the AFC program.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor, division management team member, or division director.
Participate in staff meetings and scheduled required training, including in-service training.
Maintain all program- and agency-required training.

Benefits

Four weeks of accrued paid time off
11 paid holidays annually
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
403(b) savings plan
Wellness activities and initiatives
Medical and dependent care flexible accounts
Free life and long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Discounts through LifeMart, including movie and theme park tickets and T-Mobile savings
Employee Assistance Program
On-site fitness center
Discounts on auto, home, and renters insurance
Free financial planning and analysis
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Tuition assistance program
Financial support with monthly student loan payments
Free DDS Certificate (Human Service)
Scholarship opportunities
Degree completion incentive
Employee Recognition Program
Professional development and opportunities for growth