Location: Hyannis,MA, USA
As a member of the nursing & care management team, provides nursing services to facilitate the screening of new foster homes & participants; assists with matching & placement services & maintains services to participants, as needed. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS* Provides oversight to caregivers in nursing care of participant; coordinates participant care with local home health agencies; educates, supervises & evaluates caregivers in care of program participants; participates in ongoing supervision of participants in homes via regular outreach visits. Provides professional nursing services within established department policies & procedures. Screens & assesses referrals for services in conjunction with case management staff; obtains approval for referrals assessed to be appropriate. Operates within the scope of professional nursing ethics & practice. Develops a care plan for participants; reviews plan of care with the participant & caregiver; provides ongoing evaluation & revision semi-annually or on an as needed basis. Assists in the development, implementation & evaluation of home caregiver training sessions. Records & maintains accurate & timely case records. Prepares & submits detailed documentation for Adult Foster Care consideration; meets with guardians, doctors & relevant parties, as needed. Prepares & submits individual service plan (ISP) goals & assessments for individuals funded by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Provides on-call coverage on nights & weekends, as scheduled. Maintains professional growth & development through approved seminars, workshops, & professional affiliations. Provides consultation to management with respect to health care policies for the program. Serves as a mandated reporter of suspected cases of abuse &/or neglect to the PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Registered Nurse licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. Minimum 2 years prior nursing experience in the direct care of the elderly or disabled adults. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEM&S Frequent sitting, standing & walking. Ability to sit for prolonged period of time in a car travelling from location to location. See competencies when applying