Registered Nurse HESSCO Elder Services - 2.9 Walpole, MA Job Details Permanent | Full-time $72,828 a year 5 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Nursing Microsoft Excel RN License Driver's License Older adults Bachelor of Science in Nursing Productivity software Associate Degree in Nursing Nursing care plan documentation Full Job Description HESSCO, a non-profit social services agency, has a full-time (35 hours per week) position available for a Registered Nurse. The RN participates in service planning and nursing assessments of consumers to determine their medical eligibility for programs funded by the Executive Office of Aging and Independence. The nurse performs in-home nursing assessments to determine the personal care needs of Home Care consumers and nursing facility residents. The RN works as a part of the interdisciplinary team in the discharge planning of consumers.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, Day Working Hours HESSCO is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Responsibilities

• Conducts nursing assessments and develops care plans for consumers referred for personal care; reassess annually and as needed.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary review of consumer records and provides consultation to care managers and other staff members regarding clinical issues, and community resources.
• Collaborates with care managers to promote cost-effective community service plans.
• Screens consumers for MassHealth Clinical Eligibility.
• Attends meetings as required.

Qualifications:

• Valid Massachusetts RN license; and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or an Associates of Science degree in Nursing and at least one (1) year clinical experience and/or nursing in the community or long-term care setting; or a Diploma RN and two (2) years additional years of community-based nursing experience or long-term experience in community care or long-term care direct service experience.

• Valid driver's license, travel required.
• Strong communicator, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word; adept at learning new software programs.
• Self-starter, able to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Candidate will possess a strong work ethic with a high level of integrity and good interpersonal skills.

Pay:

$72,828.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Experience:

Nursing:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

RN License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Walpole, MA 02081 (Required)

Work Location:

In person