Licensed Practical Nurse

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Execute designated nursing visits and provide supportive clinical services under the guidance and supervision of an RN.

• Engage in admissions and assessments alongside the RN and Case Manager.

• Monitor and document the member's condition, any functional changes, medication-related issues, caregiver practices, and safety or environmental concerns.

• Convey findings and escalate issues that need RN evaluation, clinical judgment, or care-plan endorsement.

• Complete follow-up actions post-visits and confirm the resolution of outstanding tasks.

• Reinforce caregiver education, health maintenance advice, and approved care-plan tasks established by the RN.

• Review caregiver logs, identify inconsistencies, and escalate any issues.

• Prepare timely nursing progress notes and maintain assigned records.

• Collaborate with RNs, Case Managers, Regional Managers, Regional Directors, Scheduling, Credentialing, Medical Records, Compliance, and other departments.

• Coordinate assigned visits, ensure member and caregiver availability, manage visit-plan modifications, and organize field routes.

• Report on home readiness, environmental safety, emergency preparedness issues, and caregiver support requirements.

• Keep accurate records in approved systems and engage in quality reviews, training, competency assessments, and field shadowing.

• Cultivate supportive relationships with members and caregivers through in-person engagements.

• Provide insights for cases and contribute to individualized care plans within the professional scope.

• Plan field visits efficiently in terms of geography and maintain mileage documentation and expense reports.

• Organize field notes, case updates, and follow-up tasks while ensuring the confidentiality of information.

• Perform other related duties in line with the position and professional scope.

⛳️ Requirements

• A current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse license granted by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

• A minimum of two years of recent direct care experience with elderly individuals or adults with disabilities.

• Excellent observation, communication, caregiver education, and clinical documentation abilities.

• Capability to work efficiently under the direction and supervision of an RN.

• Willingness to travel to members' homes.

• A valid driver's license and proof of insurance where driving is necessary.

• Preferred additional language skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, mobile devices, and electronic documentation systems.

• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the assigned service area regularly.

• Successful completion of all mandatory pre-employment screenings, including license verification, background checks, reference checks, and adherence to applicable program or regulatory requirements.

• Ability to work standard Monday through Friday business hours with flexibility in scheduling as needed.

• Capability to perform field-based work which includes regular travel, varying home environments, standing, walking, sitting, using computers and mobile devices, and interacting directly with members and caregivers.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to organizational policies and applicable program requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employer-sponsored health insurance.

• Dental and vision coverage.

• Options for supplemental insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Paid time off and observed company holidays.

• Wellness benefits.

• Tuition reimbursement, subject to plan terms and company policy.

• A professional and collaborative work environment focused on delivering quality care, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.