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

Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. (GSSSI) • Springfield, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to climb multiple levels of stairs.
• Current MA RN license 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.
• Ability to utilize technology in the field to complete On Site Assessments including Laptops, Tablets, Personal Hot Spots Devices, WIFI, etc.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing and data entry, including Windows, Word, and Excel helpful.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Travel reimbursement is $0.725/mile
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• If you are employed by a not-for-profit organization such as GSSSI, you may be eligible for the PSLF Program for student loans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree