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

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.
• Requires valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to climb multile levels of stairs.

Education and Experience

• 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.

Core Competencies

• Ability to utilize technology in the field to complete On Site Assessments including Laptops, Tablets, Personal Hot Spots Devices, WIFI, etc.
• Working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing and data entry, including Windows, Word, and Excel helpful
• 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
• 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.

Travel reimbursement is $0.725/mile