SCO PCA RN
Employment Type : Full-Time
Performs comprehensive functional mobility assessments within their scope practice to
evaluate a member's capacity for ADL/IADLs to inform the need for PCA services.
Assessments can be performed for initial requests for services in conjunction with a CCA
OT, for reassessment of existing services set to expire, or a reassessment in the case of a
status change
- Assess member's ability to manage the PCA program
- Performs detailed medication inventory
- Identifies and relays DME needs to CP
- Suggests appropriate LTSS based on assessment
- Create associated authorization if PCA services are deemed appropriate
- Collaborate with CCA Care Partner, GSSC, and community?based PCPs/Specialists, as
needed
- Communicates identified concerns or needs for skilled care with CCA interdisciplinary
site team to ensure comprehensive member needs are consistently met (e.g. behavioral
health, health outreach, chronic disease management, etc.)
- Documents all activities and results using an Electronic Medical Record, in an effective
manner, while strictly adhering to CCA policies and procedures
- Engages in collaboration with peers across CCA sites to support implementation,
education and standardization of practices
- Provide clinical care to members via telehealth technologies (video, chat, etc.) for a
clinically appropriate clinical care and care management services.
Required:
- Associate's degree in nursing required,
Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred
Required:
- Registered Nurse with licensure in good standing inn Massachusetts
- Meaningful clinical experience in primary care, care management and/or LTSS,
including:
? 5+ years as a Registered Nurse in a high touch clinical environment or home care; OR
? 2+ years caring for patients/members with complex medical, behavioral health, and
social needs
- Certified in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- Must be willing and able to travel to members' homes in addition to working in an office
environment occasionally
- Valid driver's license with no restrictions. Ability to be active and mobile across
Massachusetts
- Languages Required -- English, bilingual preferred
- Willing to learn and utilize telehealth technologies (video, chat, etc.), when appropriate,
for a variety of clinical care and care management services.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled