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Communitas, Inc. Adult Family Care Nurse in Wakefield, Massachusetts
About us!
Empowering People. Supporting Independence. Inspiring Dreams.
Here at Communitas, we are dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their life span and in their communities.
Why work for us?
As a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency’s mission and contribute to a positive, meaningful, and lasting impact in the lives of others. We want to welcome you to a workplace dedicated to rewarding our valued employees for their commitment, and supporting their well-being through efforts such as:
| Competitive Tiered Pay Rates | Low-Cost Benefits | Flexible Schedules | Opportunities for Advancement |
| Quarterly Appreciation Events | Tuition Reimbursement | Supportive Coworkers | Compassion-centric Environment |
The role!
Position: Adult Family Care Nurse (RN or LPN)
Location: Wakefield, MA
Pay rate: $34 per hour
Hours: Part-time, 12-16 hours per week, Monday to Friday with some flexibility based upon family needs
This position will provide support both remotely and in-person.
Benefits of Working for us!
Pay increases after 1 year and 3 years of service, pending performance evaluations
3 weeks’ vacation, 1 week sick time, and 12 holidays for new full-time employees
Low-cost benefit plans – Medical & dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 90 days of employment
Summary & Responsibilities
The AFC Nurse provides nursing case management for AFC Participants and Caregivers including development and evaluation of AFC Plan of Care, goal setting, training, advocacy, and referrals.
Conducting on-site and telehealth visits with each participant and caregiver in the qualified setting monthly or bi-monthly and as needed.
Developing, implementing, and reviewing the AFC plan of care.
Training, evaluating, and supervising AFC caregivers in conjunction with the case manager.
Completing nursing assessments and progress notes, ensuring the documentation is completed in a timely manner.
Submitting a semi-annual health status report to the member’s primary care physician and communicating with primary care physician as needed.
Assisting the participant in obtaining information and accessing other healthcare and community services.
Interfaces with other agencies to coordinate services.
Qualifications
Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with current Massachusetts license. New Grads welcome to apply!
A demonstrated ability to make appropriate, accurate judgments including handling of emergency situations, and the mental and physical ability to successfully perform job duties and responsibilities.
The ability to communicate, monitor and report effectively on an individual’s progress, both verbally and in writing with individuals, families, physicians, service providers and case managers.
Demonstrated ability to set limits, to solve problems independently, and to appropriately protect confidential information.
A passion and dedication to supporting our people is a must
Valid Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record
Must pass company background and reference checks
Check out our website: https://communitasma.org/
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