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

• Associate’s degree preferred
• Must have at least 2 years recent experience in the direct care of the elderly or disabled population
• Fluency in other languages preferred
• Familiarity with MassHealth PCA Program preferred

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office and home office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, electronic filing systems.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, walk, carry and lift objects.

Travel

Travel within the coverage area is required for this position. Access to reliable transportation required for community visits.

Other Duties

Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.