Job description:
Responsibilities:
Reviews the OT homecare assessment and determine if need for home visit.
Conducts and schedules monthly Homecare rounds to review homecare services and participates in meeting with contracted vendors as indicated.
Meets weekly with the OT to review need for homecare services and assists the primary nursing team with authorization of services.
Provides home visits on an as needed basis to triage changes in medical, cognitive or functional status and updates the teams on an as needed basis.
Offers solutions to revise or modify care plans to better meet the needs of the participants and participates in the care planning process.
Completes appropriate authorization forms for home care services on a 6 month schedule.
Effectively communicates with participants and families regarding home care services and addresses any and all issues/concerns within 3 working days, or immediately if necessary. Keeps the IDT informed of any and all issues/concerns.
Participates in family meetings or case conferences, as necessary.
Records and maintains accurate and timely documentation in the participants' charts.
Follows all LTC participants by performing annual/semi- annual nursing assessments.
Provides rotating coverage for after hours on-call system and supports site coverage as needed.
Ensures that all interactions with participants, families and vendors are conducted in a manner that adheres to the highest standards of care and the highest degree of professionalism.
Ability to pass a fit test. Position requires mask where seal is critical. Incumbent is required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator.
Frequent local travel.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Successful Completion of an Accredited R. N. Program.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.
Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Current CPR certification.
A minimum of 2 years of experience working with a geriatric population.
A minimum of 2 years of working in a community health setting.\
Covid vaccine preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.