GAFC Registered Nurse

Epic Nursing Services is seeking a motivated, qualified and experienced full-time nurse who is flexible, adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations. In this position, the selected candidate will do a combination of field and administrative work. A portion of the time will be spent in member homes, completing wellness and supervisory visits, MDS-HC assessments and re-assessments. The other part of the time will be spent completing documentation, making follow-up calls, and abiding by processes. Nurses must be located within 30 miles of the designated coverage territory with transportation to members home been catered for. We are currently hiring a community nurse to case manage about 80-150 members in the following areas: Fall River, New Bedford, Brockton. Dorchester, Roxbury Quincy, and Malden. This position is mainly no hands-on clinical services, with no nights, no weekends, or holiday shifts. This position is ideal for a nurse with home and community-based experience in the rehabilitation field of the elderly and people with disabilities desiring to live independently in the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete and coordinate all applicable clinical assessments and re-assessments and clinical evaluations.
• Complete all required prior authorization and track expiring authorizations.
• Develop and review on an ongoing basis each member’s plan of care.
• Review the physician orders, medications and diagnosis.
• Monitor the health status of all members to ensure that all ordered services are properly delivered;
• Report changes in the health status of any member to the member’s primary physician.
• Review direct care aide and caregivers' documentation as directed.
• Conduct on-site home visits with each member enrolled in accordance with the visit cycle policy.
• Complete a progress note corresponding with each on-site visit or encounter, or more often as the member’s condition warrants.
• Submit semi-annual health-status reports to the member’s PCP.
• Plan for and implement discharges and transition from the agency programs.
• Conduct an orientation for each Direct Care Aide or caregiver before they can begin care provision.
• Provide ongoing training to Direct Care Aides and caregivers on health and aging
• Contact with members primary care physician to obtain medical information and physician clearances
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Agency.

REQUIREMENT:

• Must be a graduate from a School of Nursing.
• Must be licensed in the State as a Registered Nurse or a Practical Nurse.
• Ability to travel throughout Massachusetts, mode of transportation provided.
• Minimum two years of experience working with elderly or disabled individuals.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving/planning and communication skills
• Demonstrated skills in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Must be able to contribute to the quality of care being rendered through constructive communication with administrator and staff.
• Must have a criminal background check.
• Must have a current CPR certification.