Assessment Nurse (Partial Remote) Details

Assessment Nurse (Partial Remote)

Behavioral Health Network, Inc. - Springfield, MA

Employment Type : Full-Time

If you are an amazing service provider and are ready for your next lifesaving experience, then keep reading because this is for you!!

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as an Assessment Nurse in the One Care program at Behavioral Health Network!

The Assessment Nurse conducts the MDS (Multi Data Set) health assessment for members in the One Care program with histories of medical issues, behavioral health issues and/or substance use issues. Assessments are conducted in the members’ homes, through a virtual tele-health platform or telephonically.

**NOTICE**

In accordance with the BHN Mandatory COVID vaccine policy - all staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated no later than day one of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be offered and must be approved prior to starting work.

The same guidelines noted above apply during flu season (defined as December 1st – through end of flu season as announced by the CDC) for BHN’s Mandatory Influenza Vaccine policy.

Additionally, BHN is a Tobacco Free workplace. All Staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors agree not to smell of or use Tobacco or ENDS products while on paid work time or within sight of any BHN facility.

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the One Care program with the following:

• Conduct initial and annual health assessments in way that promotes members’ health, safety, dignity and respect.
• Collaborate with members to develop person-centered care plans.
• Maintain a collaborative and professional relationship with the funding source, staff, members and stakeholders to support the care of members.
• Participate in routine nurse and team meetings.
• Complete all paperwork and documentation in accordance with the requirements of the funding source.

Who are we?

One Care holds each individual at the core of what it does. Through the coordination and integration of care, One Care assists adults ages 21-64 with medical, behavioral health, or substance abuse concerns in navigating the health care system and improving their health outcomes.

Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.

Reasons to work with BHN:

• Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
• You will be able to change a person’s life
• You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
• You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
• You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available

Job Requirements

What are we looking for in an Assessment Nurse?

• Current R.N. License by the Massachusetts Board of Registration.
• Previous experience providing services individuals with behavioral health and substance use issue is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual, Spanish and English Speaking is preferred.
• Must have familiarity with internet, email and electronic health records.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Vehicle should be Registered and inspected in accordance w 540 CMR 4.00.