Per Diem Clinical Assessment Registered Nurse; RN - Boston

023430 Clin Alli-Clin Assessment & CP

Commonwealth Care Alliance's (CCA) Assessment unit conducts initial and ongoing face‑to‑face assessments for CCA enrollees. The Unit is also responsible for evaluating the accuracy and quality of all assessments and ensuring timely submission to Mass Health. The department includes registered nurse assessors and reviewers. The assessors are organized into teams and geographically dispersed across the Commonwealth.

The Assessment nurse conducts timely, high‑quality, accurate in‑person assessments. These individuals leverage the Minimum Data Set (MDS), Comprehensive, and Functional Assessment using data collected during the assessment process to identify the member's concerns and unmet needs. This individual works collaboratively with other members of the care team and staff in other departments as needed to support timely interventions designed to improve outcomes for CCA members.

The Assessment nurse reports to the Regional RN Supervisor.

Boston, Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, Jamaica Plain, South Boston

No, this position does not have direct reports.

• Conduct in‑person assessment visits and clinical exams, and relevant screenings within assigned territory as scheduled to capture members' clinical needs and meet regulatory requirements.
• Perform medication reconciliation, address adherence concerns, take vital signs, and provide acute and chronic disease education.
• Complete additional tools or screeners as needed, including relevant behavioral health screeners (PHQ‑9, EASI, Audit, DAST).
• Use clinical judgment to elevate members with urgent needs to the Regional RN Supervisor and/or manager during or immediately following the visit.
• Utilize electronic health records, scheduling platforms, and claims platforms to collect data, document member interactions, organize information, and communicate with the team, members, and care team.
• Understand how to use electronic health record systems and/or care management platforms to ensure accurate documentation.
• Be willing and able to pivot to various tasks as needed to support the department's needs.
• Adapt to frequent, fast‑paced changes and shifting priorities.
• Ensure immediate referral to time‑sensitive services such as behavioral health, long‑term services, and support.
• Manage assessment activities through the calendar and track status of completion.
• Participate in assessing and improving quality within the scope of responsibilities and throughout the organization.
• Participate in activities and education to maintain and advance clinical competencies.
• Maintain a constructive work environment and effective communication with other employees and managers.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
• Comply with the organization's policies and procedures.
• Provide clinical assessments to members via telehealth technologies (video, chat, etc.) when clinically appropriate.
• Use the data collected during the assessment to identify member concerns and unmet needs so that the care team can develop and formalize an individualized care plan.
• Collaborate with care team members to determine whether members need to be placed in a different program (e.g., lower or high‑intensity programs).

• Work locations include residential and community sites.
• Must be willing and able to travel to member's homes and work remotely occasionally.
• Valid driver's license with no restrictions.
• Ability to be active and mobile across Massachusetts.

Yes:
The job has in‑person contact (not telephonic/virtual) with CCA members or patients as part of the job duties.

• Associate degree in Nursing
• RN with an active registered nursing license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in good standing.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

• RN with an active registered nursing license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in good standing.

• No, this is not required for the job.

• 1+ years of clinical…