Nursing Jobs in Lancaster, MA
$120,000 - $140,000 / year
Are you looking for a meaningful career caring for our communities most vulnerable populations? The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth. As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace the richness of the cultures of our staff and community. You are a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment. Summary To provide comprehensive services to psychiatric patients in an ambulatory setting and coordinate care of patients together with supervising physician(s). The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is a member of the clinical practice team and works collaboratively with other team members in providing patient care. As part of the team-based approach to care, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will participate in coordinating care for individual patients, will support patients and families in self-management, through evidenced-based approaches as may be appropriate, will engage in health center projects that are aimed at specific patient population needs, and will utilize effective and appropriate communication strategies, such as health literacy approaches when working with patients. Essential Duties & Responsibilities 1 Provides psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults with acute psychiatric problems. Provides Preventive Health Services according to Practice Standards. 2 Provides telehealth services to patients. 3 Evaluates, diagnoses, treats and makes appropriate use of diagnostic testing and consultation according to delineated clinical privileges and approved MH Clinical Protocols. 4 Collaborates care with primary care providers of EMKCHC patients. 5 Collaborates care and referral to other specialty medical and mental health services. 6 Consults or refers patients with complex or dynamic medical problems to their physician partner. Required Qualifications: Active, Unrestricted License in Massachusetts as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Active, Unrestricted Controlled Substance Number in Massachusetts 3+ Years of prior experience working with Children and Adolescents as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Ability to work a hybrid schedule of both remote and onsite appointments. Salary, depending on experience level, is between $120,000-$140,000 
$84,300.22 - $107,481.20 / year
Job Overview Utilizing the nursing process, the Home Health Registered Nurse will manage and deliver comprehensive home health services, including assessments, interventions, and supportive care to clients within their place of residence. Depending on the circumstances, duties may also include telephone triage, problem solving, patient/caregiver advocacy and support, with emphasis of avoiding hospitalization. As a key member of the health care team, this position must interact courteously and effectively with patients and their families as well as with coworkers from all Agency departments, community resources, and with patients' physicians in order to facilitate safe and efficient patient care while maintaining their own safety in the home and the community at large. Location: Lowell, MA Hours: Full-Time, Days, 40 Hours. Weekend/Holiday Commitment Minimum Qualifications: 1. Massachusetts RN Licensure. 2. Valid state issued Driver’s License. 3. One (1) year of acute medical/surgical nursing experience. 4. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Essential Functions: Assesses patients' physical, psychosocial needs in a sensitive, caring manner following established Standards of Nursing Practice and VNA procedures. Assesses patient/family learning needs, style and limitations and adjusts for delivery of information. Establishes realistic goals and develops plans of treatment in cooperation with the patient, family and members of the health care team. Adapts to new and unusual situations without affecting work performance negatively. Utilizes Security when and if needed for any potential unsafe situations. Collaborates with patient /family and other health care providers and/or community resources with planning of care and discharge. Completes physicians' orders, levels of care, and OASIS on all patients assigned, in accordance with patient care policies. Reconciles medications with patient and physician consistently. Demonstrates ability to cope with patient/family emotional stress and provide appropriate supportive care. Effectively manages assigned caseload, within the team model of care delivery. Establishes a daily work plan based upon patient/family priorities of service and total area needs. Promptly triages patient visits, messages, and phone calls according to priority and urgency. Demonstrates excellent physical assessment and care planning skills. Demonstrates current knowledge of pharmacology and medication administration and reconciliation. Demonstrates ability to cope with patient/family emotional stress and provide appropriate supportive care. Effectively manages assigned caseload, within the team model of care delivery. Establishes a daily work plan based upon patient/family priorities of service and total area needs. Promptly triages patient visits, messages, and phone calls according to priority and urgency. Coordinates care and discharge planning with other team members during case conferences. Acquires and maintains an expert working knowledge of all third part payers and regulatory bodies and agency policies on issues related to documentation and care provided. Communicates and collaborates with all disciplines in the home care setting on a regular basis or immediately if there are any critical needs or crisis interventions needed. What We Offer Competitive salaries & benefits Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one 403(b) retirement with company match Tuition reimbursement Opportunities for career growth Fleet Car Program About Care at Home: Tufts Medicine Care at Home is a proud member of Tufts Medicine, a health system that is rethinking how academic and community centers, local and national businesses, and technology and service innovators can all work together. So that clinicians can deliver expert care where it’s needed most and so that we can bring wellness back to health care, one person at a time. About Tufts Medicine A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being. Tufts Medicine is an equal opportunity employer At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range : $84,300.22 - $107,481.20 
$95,000 - $100,000 / year
Overview The Senior Care Options Assessment Nurse Case Manager will be covering and visiting members in Lowell. About us: Fallon Health is a company that cares. We prioritize our members—always—making sure they get the care they need and deserve. Founded in 1977 in Worcester, Massachusetts, Fallon Health delivers equitable, high-quality, coordinated care and is continually rated among the nation’s top health plans for member experience, service, and clinical quality. We believe our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and unique capabilities allow us to better serve our members. We embrace and encourage differences in age, race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and other characteristics that make people unique. Today, guided by our mission of improving health and inspiring hope, we strive to be the leading provider of government-sponsored health insurance programs—including Medicare, Medicaid, and PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)— in the region. Learn more at fallonhealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Brief summary of purpose: The Assessment Nurse Case Manager completes face-to-face home visits for new enrollees within 30 days of enrollment to onboard and completes regulatory assessments. The Assessment Nurse Case Manager completes in person Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) in accordance with members assigned frequency. The Assessment Nurse Case Manager completes all new Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Assessments using the integrated time for task tool and well as yearly PCA reevaluations. The Assessment Nurse Case Manager is also responsible for the timely and accurate submission of yearly (and when there is a significant change in status) MDS assessments. Assessments are done primarily in person but may at times be completed telephonically. Responsibilities Overview Conducts home visits for onboarding and regulatory assessments. Completes HRAs and PCA assessments. Submits MDS assessments. Provides education on NaviCare case management program. Conducts telephonic assessments when appropriate. Collaborates with Care Team. Completes LTSS evaluations and collaborates with UM. Member Assessment, Education & Advocacy Conducts in-home assessments with motivational and culturally sensitive interviewing. Performs medication reconciliation. Completes State-required assessment tools per contract. Conducts functional assessments for LTSS programs. Participates in training and audits. Completes telephonic/virtual assessments. Maintains program/policy knowledge to educate members. Supports HEDIS, Medicare 5 Star, and other initiatives. Qualifications Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing mandatory and a Bachelors (or advanced) degree in nursing or a health care related field preferred. License : Active, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts Certification : Certification in Case Management strongly desired Other : Driving your personal motor vehicle is an essential job function of this position and the following requirements apply: Must possess a valid drivers’ license Must attest to no disqualifiers per Driver Safety Policy Must possess and provide proof of minimal state required auto insurance Must have reliable transportation Experience: 1+ years of clinical RN experience with complex medical, behavioral, and social co-morbidities. Ability to conduct assessments in-person and telehealth. Ability to work on interdisciplinary teams. Skill in screening social determinants of health. Strong communication and interviewing skills. Problem-solving skills and adaptability. Knowledge or willingness to learn regulatory requirements. Preferred experience: Home Health, OASIS/MDS, Medicare/Medicaid, face-to-face member interactions. Reliable home internet. Pay Range Disclosure: In accordance with the Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act, the pay range for this position is $95,000 - $100,000 per year, which reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay at the time of posting. Final compensation will depend on the candidate’s experience, skills, and fit with the role’s responsibilities. Fallon Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #P02 
