Nurse Evaluator (Wakefield, MA) - Northeast Arc

Do you excel at assessing patient needs and ensuring they receive the best possible care? Apply today! We are looking for a Nurse Evaluator to join us full-time in Wakefield and the surrounding area!

The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program is a MassHealth program that allows people with long-term disabilities to live at home independently. The Northeast Arc Personal Care Management (PCM) program serves about 5,000 individuals living in communities throughout northeastern Massachusetts, Greater Boston, and the Metro West area.

Our Skills Trainers, with the help of a nurse and occupational therapist, assess the personal care needs of the individual and prepare a PCA application to submit to the consumer’s insurer. The consumer’s insurance (MassHealth/Medicaid, SCO or One Care Program) grants final approval of the recommended Care Plan. Once approval is received, the Skills Trainer teaches the individual how to successfully hire, train, supervise, and pay his or her own Personal Care Attendants.

Job Summary: The Nurse Evaluator completes essential clinical re-evaluations of PCM consumers to determine program eligibility and appropriate hours of care required in the Essex Service Area. The Essex Service Area includes: Lynn, Lynnfield, Malden, Marblehead, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Saugus, Stoneham, Swampscott, and Wakefield.

Major Responsibilities:

• Conducting face-to-face assessments with potential members in the individual's home or place of residence alongside an Occupational Therapist
• Evaluating members' physical and cognitive condition and resulting functional limitations to determine the member ability to benefit from and manage PCA services
• Completing evaluations that accurately represent the member's need for physical assistance with ADLs and IADLs
• Completing all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Communication and collaborating with OTs , Skills Trainers, and other team members all pertinent to communication to the PCM

Qualifications:

• Must be fully licensed and must maintain licensure from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing or LPN
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience
• Experience working in the direct care of the elderly or disabled adults
• Home-care experience a plus
• Completion of Mass Health PCM Training program
• CPR certification
• Understanding of community supports
• Valid driver's license and vehicle

Job Type: Fulltime and Per diem.
Pay Rate: $34.50- $39.50

Northeast Arc is a premier provider of services devoted to strengthening the abilities of all. We are a non-profit human services provider located in Danvers. We are a mission-driven agency committed to changing lives and discovering skills. Whether it’s the individuals we serve or our employees who support them, we know each person has unique talents and contributions. Northeast Arc prioritizes inclusion and diversity. We value the individual perspectives, cultures, and approaches our employees bring to make us one of the most innovative organizations in human services!

Northeast Arc is one of the largest employers on the North Shore, and we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive and excellent benefits package. Please visit us at: https://ne-arc.org/about-us/careers/northeast-arc-benefits-perks/ for a more detailed explanation of benefits.