Registered Nurse- Adult Foster Care​/Shared

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Registered Nurse - Adult Foster Care/Shared Living

Pay $39.25 -$41.00

NO WEEKENDS

NO ON CALL HOURS

People, Incorporated is a human service Agency serving the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community.

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SUMMARY The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for each member on an assigned caseload, including record maintenance and health status monitoring, to ensure that all needed Adult Foster Care (AFC) and Shared Living services are properly delivered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Coordinate and complete all applicable clinical assessments and evaluations.
• Develop and review on an ongoing basis each member's AFC Plan of Care.
• Select, train, evaluate, and supervise caregivers in conjunction with the Care Manager.
• Conduct on-site visits with each member at the qualified setting as regulated.
• Submit semi-annual health status report to PCP.
• Review PCP summary forms and report any and all changes in health status to member's PCP.
• Monitor the health status of all AFC members to ensure that all needs are properly delivered.
• Review AFC Caregiver logs at a minimum of every 30 days.
• Conduct orientation for each new AFC Caregiver and provide ongoing training on health and aging.
• Complete nursing progress notes that correspond with each on-site visit, encounter, or as member condition warrants.
• Facilitate discharges and transition from AFC program
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, division management team member, or division director.
• Participate in all staff meetings and required training sessions, including in-service training, as scheduled.
• Maintain all program and Agency required trainings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge obtained through attainment of an associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree from an accredited institution as determined by the Operational Standards and be licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registered Nurses.
• Ability to maintain on file a current copy of all required professional licenses, CPR & First Aid, and health records.
• Knowledge and skill obtained through at least two years of recent experience with elders and adults with developmental disabilities.
• Skill in communicating and working both independently and within a team.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• A qualifying criminal background check, driving record, and a valid driver's licens

Come work in a rewarding and creative environment that encourages growth, collaboration and community involvement that is exploding with opportunities.

At People Incorporated you will find a path to endless opportunities and a rewarding career! We offer a supportive work environment, Employee Recognition Program, Professional Development, opportunities for growth as well as industry-leading wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

** For employees working in benefit eligible positions only**

• 4 weeks accrued paid time off
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Wellness Activities and initiatives
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Account
• FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Select…