AFC Registered Nurse (Lowell, MA)

About the role

AFC Registered Nurse (Lowell, MA)

Responsibilities

• Intake and Assessments
• Complete intake and assessments for new referrals and as required thereafter.
• Conduct nursing assessments and submit Prior Approval requirements as per members' insurance coverage.
• Supervision, Training, and Evaluation
• Provide supervision, training, and evaluation of caregivers.
• Develop and maintain detailed Individualized Plans of Care.
• On-Site Visits and Monitoring
• Carry out on-site visits with each member per determined need, and more often as needed.
• Monitor the health status/general needs of all members and caregivers to ensure proper care delivery.
• Communication and Teamwork
• Report changes in health status of any members to the member's physician, your director, team members, and other pertinent parties.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with agency employees, caregivers, families, guardians, people supported, and funding sources.
• Documentation and Educational Support
• Complete nursing progress notes at each visit and fulfill other requirements per service type.
• Plan and implement appropriate discharges or transitions of care.
• Provide ongoing educational information and trainings to all members & caregivers on health and aging.
• Supervisory and On-Call Responsibilities
• Perform supervisory duties as assigned.
• Participate in the on-call system as assigned.
• Drive and Flexibility
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle to the homes of people served.
• Work weekends as needed and be flexible to the demands of the job.

Requirements

• Current MA Registered Nurse License.
• Two years of recent experience working with the elderly or disabled adults.
• Computer and organizational planning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Prior community experience with the Department of Developmental Services, Adult Foster Care Services, and HCBS waivers ideal.
• Overall knowledge of supporting individuals with Brain Injury or chronic conditions affecting their ability to live safely in the community beneficial.
• Valid driver's license with an excellent RMV record (subject to RMV background check).

Qualifications

• Background check required.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus $3,000
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and Dependent Care Account Options
• Paid Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Annual increase with Profit Sharing
• Hybrid Office/Work from Home Model
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexibility

Pay

Negotiable

Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday 40 hours/week