Licensed Practical Nurse for Personal Care Management Program
About the role
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you have a great opportunity to work in the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Evaluation Department, which is a unique program that makes a truly wonderful difference in the lives of children and adults. You will make your own schedule and do reevaluations and adjustments. You will work with a wide range of disabilities by completing assessments for the MassHealth PCA program.
Pay
$31 per hour
Schedule
Full time, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm core hours. A 2‑day in‑person orientation at the Stoughton office is required.
Benefits
Mileage reimbursement for community visits.
Responsibilities
- Perform annual reevaluations of members applying for personal care services in accordance with MassHealth regulations 130 CMR 422.422(C).
- Submit completed evaluations within the required timeframe.
- Respond to hours adjustment requests in a timely manner.
- Respond to MassHealth inquiries and offer professional input regarding PCA evaluation as requested.
- Learn and adhere to the PCA Program standards.
- Schedule reevaluation visits and update your calendar accordingly.
- Document progress notes in the database in a timely manner.
- Communicate with PCA Evaluation Department Assistants regarding no‑shows, no‑contacts, hospitalizations, termination requests, and any other concerns.
- Submit monthly mileage sheets within the required timeframe.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the PCA Program.
- Communicate with Supervisor and Office Staff when issues arise.
- Interact with Tempus Unlimited, Inc. offices to resolve concerns related to the evaluation in effort to support consumer independence.
- Attend monthly staff meetings.
- Report suspicion of fraud to the PCM Management Team.
- Report all suspected abuse or neglect to the appropriate agency (DPPC, Executive Office of Elder Affairs, or Department of Children and Families).
- Represent the agency in a professional, positive manner and provide services that are culturally sensitive.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.
Skills
- Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with consumers, family members, co‑workers, and community professionals.
- Ability to independently organize work and meet deadlines.
- Ability to multi‑task in a busy environment.
- Ability to solve problems creatively when necessary.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt to constant change with a positive attitude.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work efficiently as a team player.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- LPN certification
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse license to practice in Massachusetts, in good standing with the Board
- At least 2 years recent experience in the direct care of the elderly or disabled population
Preferred:
- Associate’s degree
- Fluency in other languages
- Familiarity with the MassHealth PCA Program
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office and home office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and electronic filing systems.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, walk, carry, and lift objects.
Travel
Travel within the coverage area is required for this position. Access to reliable transportation is required for community visits.
Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.