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 to 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 handoff to the health plan’s care management team; it does not involve care plan development or ongoing case management. The position is field-based and requires travel to members’ homes across the assigned Massachusetts area. Nurses document findings in GuidingCare, send SOAP notes to assigned Care Managers, and comply with health plan quality, privacy, safety, reporting, and regulatory standards. The role includes daytime scheduling based on member availability, with optional evening or weekend scheduling depending on shift selection. The posting is accepting applications for full-time and part-time opportunities, though onboarding is currently focused on full-time positions. Candidates who complete the interview process and accept an offer by November 30th are eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus upon successful hire and onboarding. Employment requires an active Massachusetts RN license or higher, a reliable personal vehicle, active auto insurance, and a clear driving record check. An annual influenza vaccination is required during flu season, subject to the stated accommodation process.
Requirements
- Active Massachusetts RN license in good standing, or a higher license such as NP.
- Accredited Associate Degree in Nursing.
- At least 1 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 role’s travel requirements of 70% or more across the assigned area in Massachusetts.
- Annual influenza vaccination during flu season (October 1–March 31), with proof submitted by new hires within 30 days; reasonable accommodation requests are evaluated under applicable law.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- At least 1 year of assessment experience.
- RAC-CT or similar certification.
- Experience with dual-eligible, Medicaid, or Medicare Managed Care populations.
Responsibilities
- Travel to members’ homes or community settings and conduct required in-person Uniform Core, Functional, and Comprehensive Assessments of physical, cognitive, and functional status while respecting cultural and linguistic needs.
- Document assessment findings accurately in the health plan’s GuidingCare care management platform according to established workflows.
- Send prompt SOAP notes to the assigned Care Manager.
- Submit complete documentation within 48 hours of each assessment and meet health plan quality standards.
- 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 concerning abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
- Adhere to HIPAA privacy rules, NCQA standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Complete mandatory ongoing 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 (PTO).
- Paid holidays.
- Flexible day-shift options.
- No required weekend work.
- Potential $2,000 sign-on bonus for candidates who complete the interview process and accept an offer by November 30th, upon successful hire and onboarding.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
