Home Care Registered Nurse

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Home Care Registered Nurse

Location:

Lawrence, MA

Description:

AgeSpan Formerly Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley/North Shore About Us: Since 1974 our agency has strived towards supporting an individual's desire to make their own decisions, secure their independence and remain living independently in the community. We are proud of our employees who make this possible every day. Our agency is a thought-leader, a nationally known generator of new ideas, because it welcomes creativity, your ideas. It is an outstanding place to work stimulating, friendly, collaborative. We offer competitive salaries, generous vacation time, and an excellent work/life balance. We value diversity and encourage career growth. If you have a passion for improving the lives of the elderly community and enjoy working in a diverse team driven by its mission, you've found the right place! At AgeSpan, you'll find a work environment that combines: A refreshing culture that is supportive, collaborative, and encouraging of diverse perspectives and backgrounds. A focus on innovation with a team recognized for developing and implementing innovative programs and novel solutions. Encouragement of your development through opportunities to get involved, use your voice, and gain new knowledge and skills. A satisfying balance between your work and personal life, including a flexible workplace, generous paid time off, and wellness programs. Depending on your role and your hours, we offer Flexible schedule and hybrid work opportunities Competitive salaries Healthcare (medical, dental) 403b Retirement Plan with agency match 20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, and 12 Paid Holidays Social Work Licensing Program License Renewal Paid by agency for RN's and Social Workers Mileage reimbursement Free parking Employee Referral Bonuses Employee Assistance Program Tuition Remission Program Agency subsidized gym membership (on-site in Lawrence) Commitment to promoting within Position Responsibility: The Home Care Registered Nurse is responsible for participating in the interdisciplinary approach to case management of elders living in the community and facilitating the transition from nursing facility back to the community. This includes assessing, monitoring and authorizing personal care services as well as screening for short-term or long-term nursing facility placement. The Home Care Registered Nurse develops community care plans for elders in accordance with the guidelines set by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs, the Clinical Assessment and Eligibility of Care Agreement, and other contracts. Essential Functions: (Core duties or tasks fundamental and not marginal to the performance of the job) Assess, implement and monitor the appropriateness of Personal Care/Homemaker services. Perform on-site evaluation of consumers in both the community and in nursing facilities, including reconciliation of medications and a head-to-toe clinical assessment. Participate in an interdisciplinary team of Registered Nurse, Case Manager and Program Manager; attend appropriate case consultations and conferences. Develop complex care plans and enhanced service plans according to high risk protocols with the goal to diminish barriers to receiving services. Screen applicants for nursing home placement, adult day health, home- and community-based waiver services, and other community-based programs. Assist in the coordination of discharge planning for appropriate elders from the nursing facility setting to the community, including service planning. Work with the consumers and involved supports to develop a service plan which addresses the consumer's needs, values and preferences. Complete necessary electronic documentation determining the level of care for community services and/or nursing facility placement according to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs and MassHealth regulations. Attend appropriate agency and community meetings. Participate in agency committees, enhancing the effectiveness and quality of the clinical component of assessed needs. Provide education of health and wellness resources to consumers and families. Support ASAP nursing team with coverage as needed. Perform additional tasks as directed by the Nurse Manager, including piloting, implementing, and evaluating new programs as they are developed. Qualifications: A valid Massachusetts Registered Nurse license is required. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. The combination of education level and related experience required is as follows: a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing degree and at least one (1) year of clinical experience and/or nursing in a 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 Must be willing and able to community assessments on a regular basis and possess good written, verbal, interpersonal and computer skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team-based environment. Bilingual ability in Spanish or Khmer a plus. Hours: 37.5 per week AA/EOE AgeSpan is strongly committed to fostering a professional environment that recognizes, respects, and encourages the unique contributions of a broad spectrum of qualified employees. It is important that our employees reflect the diverse communities we serve. We maintain a work atmosphere that allows people of varied backgrounds to grow professionally and contribute to our mission by promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and work-life balance. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Company:

Agespan

Posted:

December 26 2023 on ApplicantPool

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