Field Registered Nurse - (Hybrid Remote - Lawrence, MA)

About the role

Join Maximus and help Massachusetts residents access the care and services they need to live safely and independently in their communities. This is an opportunity to build meaningful one-on-one relationships with members while enjoying a predictable Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule, the independence to manage your day, and the satisfaction of making a lasting difference.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-person assessments in members' homes, hospitals, and other community settings to evaluate medical, functional, behavioral health, and social needs.
• Develop person-centered service plans, collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners, educate members and caregivers on available resources, and advocate for vulnerable populations.
• Support individuals in maintaining their independence while ensuring high-quality, compliant care through the MassHealth Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) program.
• Conduct assessments using standardized tools (UCA, TTT) to identify medical, functional, and social needs.
• Develop and manage service plans for complex or high-acuity members, coordinating with healthcare providers, case managers, and community resources.
• Evaluate eligibility for recommended referrals to other professionals or agencies.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, Medicaid/LTSS program guidelines, and electronic health record systems.
• Collaborate with care teams to revise care plans as needs change, ensuring alignment with member goals.
• Provide education to members, families, and caregivers on available services and options.
• Document assessments and care activities accurately to support billing, compliance, and quality reporting.
• Advocate for members to help them remain in preferred living environments and maintain independence.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of practice is required.
• High School Degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience required.
• An active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Massachusetts.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant post-graduate clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, including individuals with behavioral health needs, intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), and those requiring long-term services and supports (LTSS).
• Experience conducting clinical or functional assessments in home or community-based settings, such as behavioral health evaluations, level of care determinations, or utilization reviews.
• Knowledge of community-based services, care coordination, and person-centered care planning.
• Familiarity with MassHealth programs, LTSS, and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience documenting assessments in electronic systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant post-graduate clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, including individuals with behavioral health needs, intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), and those requiring long-term services and supports (LTSS).
• Experience conducting clinical or functional assessments in home or community-based settings, such as behavioral health evaluations, level of care determinations, or utilization reviews.
• Knowledge of community-based services, care coordination, and person-centered care planning.
• Familiarity with MassHealth programs, LTSS, and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience documenting assessments in electronic systems.

Skills

• Ability to conduct comprehensive in-person assessments in members' homes, hospitals, and other community settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners.
• Ability to develop and manage service plans for complex or high-acuity members.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Ability to advocate for members to help them remain in preferred living environments and maintain independence.

Benefits

• Performance bonus opportunities.
• Professional growth and tuition reimbursement.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.

Pay

Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Annual salary is based on various factors including job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment.

Schedule

Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM–5:00 PM).