Registered Nurse: Home Care

Age Span About Us

Since 1974 our agency has strived towards supporting an individual's desire to make their own decisions, secure their independence and remain living independently in the community. We are proud of our employees who make this possible every day. Our agency is a thought‑leader, a nationally known generator of new ideas, because it welcomes creativity, your ideas. It is an outstanding place to work stimulating, friendly, collaborative.

We offer competitive salaries, generous vacation time, and an excellent work/life balance. We value diversity and encourage career growth. If you have a passion for improving the lives of the elderly community and enjoy working in a diverse team driven by its mission, you’ve found the right place!

At Age Span, you'll find a work environment that combines:

• A refreshing culture that is supportive, collaborative, and encouraging of diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• A focus on innovation with a team recognized for developing and implementing innovative programs and novel solutions.
• Encouragement of your development through opportunities to get involved, use your voice, and gain new knowledge and skills.
• A satisfying balance between your work and personal life, including a flexible workplace, generous paid time off, and wellness programs.

Depending on your role and your hours, we offer:

• Flexible schedule and hybrid work opportunities
• Competitive salaries
• Healthcare (medical, dental)
• 403b Retirement Plan with agency match
• 20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, and 12 Paid Holidays
• Social Work Licensing Program
• License Renewal Paid by agency for RN's and Social Workers
• And MORE!

The Registered Nurse:
Home Care is responsible for participating in the interdisciplinary approach to case management of elders living in the community. The Registered Nurse:
Home Care facilitates the transition of consumers to and from the nursing facility. This includes assessing for, monitoring, and authorizing personal care services as well as determining clinical eligibility for community programs. The Registered Nurse:
Home Care develops community care plans for elders in accordance with the guidelines set by the Executive Office of Aging & Independence, Mass Health, and agency standards.

• Perform on-site evaluation of consumers in both the community residence and in nursing facilities, including review of medications and a clinical assessment.
• Conduct field visits to assess an older adult's physical, social, emotional, and environmental status to determine their eligibility and needs in their homes.
• Participate on an interdisciplinary team of Registered Nurse, Case Manager and Program Manager; attend appropriate case consultations and conferences.
• Work collaboratively to develop complex care plans and enhanced service plans according to high-risk protocols with the goal to diminish barriers to receiving services.
• Determine clinical eligibility for Mass Health recipients or applicants for nursing home placement, adult day health, home and community-based waiver services, and other community-based programs.
• Assist in the coordination of discharge planning for appropriate elders from the nursing facility setting to the community, including service planning.
• Work with the consumers and involved supports to develop a service plan which addresses the consumer's needs, values and preferences.
• Assess, implement and monitor the appropriateness of Personal Care/Homemaker services.
• Provide education on health and wellness resources to consumers and families.
• Complete necessary electronic documentation determining/supporting the level of care for community services and/or nursing facility placement according to the Executive Office of Aging & Independence and Mass Health regulations.
• Support ASAP nursing team with coverage as needed.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by the Nurse Manager, including piloting, implementing, and evaluating new programs as they are developed.

• Attend appropriate agency and community meetings.
• Participate in agency committees as indicated, enhancing the effectiveness and quality of the clinical component of assessed needs.