• Adult Family Care Nurse

    Communitas, Inc. (Wakefield, MA)


    About us!

     

    Empowering People. Supporting Independence. Inspiring Dreams.

     

    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?

     

    As a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency’s mission and contribute to a positive, meaningful, and lasting impact in the lives of others. We want to welcome you to a workplace dedicated to rewarding our valued employees for their commitment, and supporting their well-being through efforts such as:

     

    | Competitive Tiered Pay Rates | Low-Cost Benefits | Flexible Schedules | Opportunities for Advancement |

     

    | Quarterly Appreciation Events | Tuition Reimbursement | Supportive Coworkers | Compassion-centric Environment |

     

    The role!

     

    Position: Adult Family Care Nurse (RN or LPN)

     

    Pay rate: $34 per hour

     

    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.

     

    Benefits of Working for us!

     

    + Pay increases after 1 year and 3 years of service, pending performance evaluations

    + 3 weeks’ vacation, 1 week sick time, and 12 holidays for new full-time employees

    + Low-cost benefit plans – Medical & dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage

    + Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 90 days of employment

     

    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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