Licensed Practical Nurse for Personal Care Management Program

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you have a great opportunity to work in the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Evaluation Department, which is a unique program that makes a truly wonderful difference in the lives of children and adults.

You will make your own schedule and do reevaluations and adjustments. You will work with a wide range of disabilities by completing assessments for the MassHealth PCA program.


* $31 an hour


* Full time


* Monday - Friday


* 8:30am to 4:30pm core hours


* 2-day orientation required in person Stoughton office


* Mileage reimbursement

Essential Functions


* Perform annual reevaluations of members who are applying for personal care services in accordance with MassHealth regulations 130 CMR 422.422(C).


* Submit completed evaluation within the specific timeframe.


* Respond to hours adjustment requests in a timely manner.


* Respond to MassHealth inquiries and offer professional input regarding PCA evaluation as requested.


* Learn and adhere to the PCA Program standards.


* Schedule reevaluation visits and update your calendar accordingly.


* Document progress notes in data base in a timely manner.


* Communicate with PCA Eval Dept Assistants in regards to no shows, no contacts, hospitalizations, termination requests and any other concerns.


* Submit monthly mileage sheets within the required timeframe.


* Work collaboratively with other members of the PCA Program.


* Communicate with Supervisor and the Office Staff when issues arise.


* Interact with Tempus Unlimited, Inc.

offices to resolve concerns related to the evaluation in effort to support consumer’s independence.


* Attend monthly staff meetings.


* Report suspicion of fraud to the PCM Management Team.


* Report all suspected abuse or neglect to the appropriate agency such as DPPC, Executive Office of Elder Affairs, or Department of Children and Families.


* Represent the agency in a professional, positive manner and provide services that are culturally sensitive.


* Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Competencies


* Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with consumers, family members, co-workers and community professionals.


* Ability to independently organize work and meet deadlines.


* Ability to multi-task in a busy environment.


* Ability to solve problems creatively, when necessary.


* Excellent communication skills.


* Accuracy and attention to detail.


* Ability to adapt to constant change with a positive attitude.


* Ability to maintain confidentiality.


* Ability to work efficiently as a team player.


* Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions.

Required Education


* High School Diploma or GED


* LPN certification


* Current Licensed Practical Nurse to practice in Massachusetts in a good standing with the Board

Preferred Experience


* Associat...