Registered Nurse for Personal Care Management Evaluation Department

This is a great opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work a flexible schedule in a unique program, Personal Care Management Evaluation Department, that makes a truly wonderful difference in the lives of children and adults with a wide range of disabilities. This position requires working in the community with travel within the coverage area (Massachusetts and up to a 60-mile radius of your home address in Weymouth, South Shore area). A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Schedule

• Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM core hours
• Required 2-day orientation in Stoughton

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluations and annual reevaluations of members applying for personal care services in accordance with MassHealth regulations 130 CMR 422.422(C).
• Submit completed evaluations within the specified timeframe.
• Respond to hours adjustment requests and MassHealth inquiries in a timely manner.
• Provide professional input regarding PCA evaluations as requested.
• Learn and adhere to PCA Program standards.
• Schedule reevaluation visits and update your calendar accordingly.
• Document progress notes in the database promptly.
• Communicate with PCA Evaluation Department Assistants regarding no-shows, no-contacts, hospitalizations, termination requests, and other concerns.
• Submit monthly mileage sheets within the required timeframe.
• Collaborate with other members of the PCA Program and interact with Tempus Unlimited, Inc. offices to resolve evaluation-related concerns.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Report suspicion of fraud to the PCM Management Team and suspected abuse or neglect to the appropriate agency (e.g., DPPC, Executive Office of Elder Affairs, or Department of Children and Families).
• Represent the agency professionally and provide culturally sensitive services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts RN license in good standing with the Board.
• At least 2 years of recent experience in the direct care of the elderly or disabled population.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with consumers, family members, co-workers, and community professionals.
• Strong judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently organize work, meet deadlines, and multitask in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to change with a positive attitude and maintain confidentiality.
• Team-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Familiarity with the MassHealth PCA Program.
• Fluency in languages other than English.

Work Environment

• Operates in a professional office and home office environment.
• Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and electronic filing systems.
• Frequent sitting, standing, bending, stooping, walking, carrying, and lifting.
• Travel within the coverage area is required; reliable transportation is necessary for community visits.