POSITION SUMMARY The Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse participates in evaluation of potential program participants in their homes and provides on-going re-evaluations of program participants. The LPN conducts re-evaluations under the supervision of an RN.
The Per Diem RN/LPN is paid at the following set rates:
- $107 per Re-evaluation
- $120 per Initial Visit
- $30/hr for training hours
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Be knowledgeable of and comply with all state, federal and agency regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to the PCM Program and WestMass ElderCare’s mission.
2. Evaluates the consumer’s physical and cognitive condition and resulting functional limitations to determine the consumer’s ability to benefit from personal care assistance services.
3. Provides a determination of the scope and type of personal care services to be provided to consumers. Accurately represents the consumer’s need for physical assistance with ADLs and IADLs.
4. Schedules and provides re-evaluation of consumers according to timeliness set forth in regulations.
5. Completes brief assessment of Consumer’s ability to manage program.
6. Attends meetings as directed by the Program Director and RN Coordinator. 7. Maintains regular contact with RN Coordinator or Program Director, for work assignments and delivery of completed evaluations and assessments.
8. Availability for mutually agreed upon number of cases per month.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other related duties as requested and needed that are within the scope of the responsibilities of this position.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid driver’s license Satisfactory driving record Satisfactory CORI a, SORI, OIG, SAMS, and Exclusion List Check Current Massachusetts RN or LPN license
Benefits:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- MA LPN or RN license (Required)
Work Location: On the road