Registered Nurse - ADULT FOSTER CARE (AFC) - Care Manager
Weekly Hours: 20-40 hours
Proposed Schedule: Variable
Job Types: Full-time
Job Summary:
The AFC provider must employ or independently contract with a registered nurse. The registered nurse may function as the program director. The registered nurse will conduct monthly or bi-monthly visits to a member’s setting. The registered nurse will work in conjunction with the care manager. Caseload to be determined by the Executive Director, Program Director and Board of Directors.
Essential Job Functions:
The responsibilities of the registered nurse include, but are not limited to:
Completing and coordinating all applicable clinical assessments and clinical evaluations.
Developing and reviewing on an ongoing basis each member’s AFC plan of care.
Selecting, training, evaluating, and supervising AFC caregivers in conjunction with the care manager.
Reviewing the PCP Summary Form.
Monitoring the health status of all members to ensure that all needed AFC is properly delivered.
Reporting changes in the health status of any member to the member’s PCP.
Reviewing AFC caregiver logs at a minimum of every 30 days.
Conducting on-site visits with each member at the qualified setting in accordance with 130 CMR 408.415(B)(6).
Completing a nursing progress note corresponding with each on-site visit or encounter, or more often as the member’s condition warrants.
Submitting semiannual health-status reports to the member’s PCP.
Submitting prior authorization to the member’s PCP annually.
Submitting prior authorization to Mass Health for all members annually.
Planning for and implementing discharges and transition from the AFC program.
Conducting an orientation for each AFC caregiver before the AFC caregiver begins personal care.
Providing ongoing training to AFC caregivers on health and aging.
Additional Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Attends bi-monthly staff meetings.
Ongoing data collection.
May be required to attend ISP or other emergency team meetings.
Responsible for obtaining and maintaining PCP name and NPI number.
Attends (at minimum) quarterly AFC RN meetings.
Maintain licensure by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
The registered nurse must have at least two years of recent experience in the direct care of elders or adults with disabilities.
Must have a valid driver’s license and have reliable means of transportation to conduct home visits.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office including Intermediate Skills in Outlook and Word and basic skills in Excel or willingness to develop such skills within 90 days of hire.
Ability to use video conferencing software like Zoom and WebEx.
Ability to record data using a computer, enter time worked into an electronic system and receive and send email required.
Ability to speak and write English clearly and accurately to keep documentation up to date and understandable.
For any staff member on the MDT that does not meet the qualifications as stated in 130 CMR 408.433, the AFC provider must receive a written approval from the MassHealth agency for substitution of the qualification.
Reports Directly To: AFC Program Director
Professional Development/Training Offered:
Hold and maintain certification in CPR.
Minimum of 20 hours of training (both live and online) annually as assigned by supervisor.
Pay: $95,000.00 to $98,000/year
Expected hours: Starting 20 per week and eventually 40hrs/week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Life Insurance
Dental
Standard shift:
Day shift
Weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $95,000.00 - $98,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Boston, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road