Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse - State Home Care Program, Part-time or Pay-per-visitResponsible for assigned nursing duties for Clinical Assessment and Eligibility (CAE)/State Home Care Program. Will Perform Coordination of Care screenings to determine medical eligibility and all duties required under the Coordination of Care Program and Waiver Program.Complete initial assessments and annual reassessment visits on all personal care and home health aide clients, interim visits as needed.Develop appropriate care plans for personal care clients.Prepare and maintain nursing paper and electronic files.Provide consultation on Protective Services, Elder at Risk and Respite Care cases.Act as a liaison with agency providers.Act as resource person for medical matters to all Greater Springfield Senior Services staff.Act as a backup to the nurse of any other medical programs.Active member of the interdisciplinary team providing nursing consultation to case management staff.Advocate and act as a resource in areas of interest and/or concern for elders.Assist with information and referrals.Requires valid driver's license and reliable transportation.Education and Experience:Current MA RN license and at least one (1) year clinical experience and/or nursing in the 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.Core Competencies:Ability to utilize technology in the field to complete On Site Assessments including Laptops, Tablets, Personal Hot Spots Devices, WIFI, etc.Working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing and data entry, including Windows, Word, and Excel helpfulAbility to conduct professional assessments in a variety of home settings in a manner that is respectful and supportive to the occupants of the homeAbility to work with persons with diverse backgrounds, skills and abilitiesExperience working with disabled persons preferredAll staff are expected to pursue and/or enhance personal cultural competence through education, training, and an openness to understanding all cultures.Travel reimbursement is $0.70/milePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)If you are employed by a not-for-profit organization such as GSSSI, you may be eligible for the PSLF Program for student loans.