Adult Family Care Registered Nurse (Part-Time)
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About us!
Here at Communitas, we are dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their life span and in their communities.
Why work for us?
Recognized and honored as a Top Workplace for 2024 – Communitas is proud to welcome you to a work environment that is dedicated to rewarding and supporting our valued employees for their hard work, passion, creativity, and relentless drive to make a positive impact in our community.
As a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency, and contribute to a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of others. This dedication and collaborative spirit that our employees exhibit each day makes our mission to empower people and enrich lives possible. For these efforts, we express our deep appreciation through:
* Competitive Tiered Pay Rates
* Low-Cost Benefits
* Flexible Schedules
* Opportunities for Advancement
* Regular Employee Appreciation Events
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Supportive Coworkers
* Compassion-centric Environment
The role!
Position: Adult Family Care Nurse (RN or LPN)
Location: Wakefield, MA
Pay rate: $35 per hour - Tiered pay rates based on years of service, pending performance evaluations
Hours: Part-time, 12-16 hours per week, Monday to Friday with some flexibility based upon family needs.
This position will provide support both remotely and in-person.
Summary & Responsibilities
The AFC Nurse provides nursing case management for AFC Participants and Caregivers including development and evaluation of AFC Plan of Care, goal setting, training, advocacy, and referrals.
* Conducting on-site and telehealth visits with each participant and caregiver in the qualified setting monthly or bi-monthly and as needed.
* Developing, implementing, and reviewing the AFC plan of care.
* Training, evaluating, and supervising AFC caregivers in conjunction with the case manager.
* Completing nursing assessments and progress notes, ensuring the documentation is completed in a timely manner.
* Submitting a semi-annual health status report to the member’s primary care physician and communicating with primary care physician as needed.
* Assisting the participant in obtaining information and accessing other healthcare and community services.
* Interfaces with other agencies to coordinate services.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with current Massachusetts license. New Grads welcome to apply!
* A demonstrated ability to make appropriate, accurate judgments including handling of emergency situations, and the mental and physical ability to successfully perform job duties and responsibilities.
* The ability to communicate, monitor and report effectively on an individual’s progress, both verbally and in writing with individuals, families, physicians, service providers and case managers.
* Demonstrated ability to set limits, to solve problems independently, and to appropriately protect confidential information.
* A passion and dedication to supporting our people is a must.
* Valid Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.
* Must pass company background and reference checks.
Check out our website: https://communitasma.org/
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