Registered Nurse Per Diem
About The Position
Centro Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Adult Foster Care (AFC) program. The RN conducts nursing assessments, develops individualized care plans, monitors participants’ health, and collaborates with caregivers, families, care managers, and medical providers to support older adults and adults with disabilities. The position reports to the AFC Program Director. This is a per diem, hourly, non-exempt position paying $36–$38 per hour, with the possibility of becoming full-time. The role includes travel for participant visits and occasional off-site appointments or meetings. Duties may involve standing, walking, reaching, bending, prolonged sitting, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
- At least two years of recent experience providing direct care to older adults or adults with disabilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- A valid driver’s license.
- A recent physical examination and TB screening within the past 12 months.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial medical assessments and complete required nursing and clinical assessments.
- Develop, review, and update each participant’s AFC plan of care.
- Conduct regular home visits and monitor participants’ health and care needs.
- Communicate changes in health status to participants’ physicians and coordinate additional medical resources as needed.
- Partner with the care manager to select, train, evaluate, and supervise AFC caregivers.
- Provide caregiver orientation and ongoing education on health, aging, and personal care.
- Review caregiver logs, document visits and encounters, and submit semiannual health reports to primary care physicians.
- Coordinate discharge planning and fulfill mandated reporting responsibilities.
Benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
