Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Tri-Valley, Inc. is a private not for profit agency dedicated to enabling older adults and individuals with disabilities to remain at home. Tri-Valley offers the supportive, professional work environment that you deserve. Service area is either Marlborough area, Milford area, Franklin area, Dudley-Webster area, or Worcester Area.

The Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse (per diem) (bilingual preferred) participates in screening potential and existing program participants in their homes or other settings. The rate of pay for the Registered Nurse is $42 per hour and is $31.50 for the Licensed Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities:

• Be knowledgeable of and comply with all state, federal and agency regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to the Personal Care Management (PCM) program including time frames and Tri-Valley’s agency mission.

• Assess the participant's physical and cognitive condition and resulting functional limitations to determine the participant's personal care assistance services.

• Determine the type and amount of personal care assistance required by the potential and existing participants according to state guidelines through face-to-face interviews. Review fully with participant before finalizing request for services.

• Follow the schedule for re-evaluations to ensure timeliness and continuity of Personal Care Attendant (PCA) services.

• Provide timely and complete written documentation of evaluations and re-evaluations as requested.

• Refer participant to appropriate medical providers or other community resources when necessary.

Essential Functions/Qualifications:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse or a Practical Nurse by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and in good standing with the Board.

• Willingness to travel within designated territory.