Adult Family Care RN

Job ID# - 721 Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Department: Adult Family Care Schedule: Monday

• Friday (20 Hrs./Wk.) Hours may vary on a weekly basis Pay Rate: $38.00 About Us The Arc of Bristol County provides innovative services and programs that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives. Through advocacy, community partnerships, and exceptional support, we promote growth, inclusion, and innovation for people of all abilities. Benefits: Voluntary Retirement 403(b) Life Insurance Health Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance FSA (Flexible Spending Account) Pet Insurance Mileage Reimbursement The Adult Family Care (AFC) Registered Nurse (RN) works directly with the Multidisciplinary AFC Team to provide AFC services and nursing oversight to meet the needs of each member in accordance with the member’s AFC plan of care. The AFC RN participates in required and other relevant training and reports directly to the Director of Adult Family Care. General Qualifications: Must be fully licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. Have two years or more of recent experience in the direct care of elders or adults with disabilities. Comprehensive knowledge of nursing care. Excellent interpersonal and communication (written/verbal) skills, organization skills, and basic computer skills are required. Ability to assess and to develop care plans. Commitment to working as a team member as needed. Bi-annual TB screening is required.

Job Responsibilities

Complete and coordinate all applicable clinical assessments and clinical evaluations regarding AFC Members’ needs and for Prior Authorization process; includes MDS and PCP order form. Develop and review on an ongoing basis each member’s AFC plan of care Work in conjunction with the AFC team to select, train, assess and support AFC Caregivers Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings with Director and AFC Care Manager Review the PCP Summary Form for new members and complete PCP Order Form in conjunction with the clinical assessment tool (MDS) Monitor the health status of all Members and support Caregivers in reporting changes in the Member’s health status to Member’s PCP Regularly review Caregiver Logs and other documentation monthly to ensure appropriate level of care for members Assess any significant change in level of care for members, updating the AFC Multidisciplinary Team, and completing MDS if appropriate to submit to Mass.

Health for review Conduct on-site visits with each member at the qualified setting for purposes of assessment and support for any health-related needs following the schedule set by Mass. Health regulations Complete a nursing progress note for each visit or encounter Complete semiannual health-status reports to be sent to Member’s PCP In conjunction with the AFC Multidisciplinary Team, plan for and implement discharges and transition from the AFC Program Conduct an orientation for each AFC Caregiver before the AFC Caregiver begins personal care Provide ongoing training to AFC Caregivers on health and aging Provide education for the members about hygiene and health concerns Facilitate communication between service providers, families and health professionals as needed to identify specific needs of supported Members Assist as needed with urgent and non-urgent needs relating to AFC Members Protect the rights and dignities of individuals supported and extend those rights and dignities to family members, caregivers, or guardians.

Represent The Arc of Bristol County, Inc. while in the community in a positive and professional manner, consistently communicating the agency’s philosophy and mission. Follow all program and agency specific policies and procedures. Serve as a back-up support for emergency situations in the AFC program. Maintain the accuracy and timeliness of submission of all documentation as related to members within AFC services.

Maintain accuracy and timeliness of submissions of bi-weekly timesheet and monthly mileage forms. Perform other duties as assigned If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at The Arc of Bristol County! *Benefits eligibility is based on full-time hours.

Employment compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act: The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to use hands in order to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls; reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear.

The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and occasionally be required to lift/transfer up to 50/70 lbs. alone or occasionally up to 200lbs with the assistance of other staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.