Licensed Practical Nurse - Adult Foster Care Program bei Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. (GSSSI)

Be part of a dynamic team!

Full-time, 35 hours/week

A hybrid schedule of three days remote and two days in the office may be possible after training.

Will provide the medical/nursing component to a multidisciplinary team composed of licensed practical nurses, registered nurses and case managers/social workers. The team facilitates the screening of new caregivers, the Adult Foster Care (AFC) settings and members, the matching of members and families, and the on-going services to program members.

Under the direction and supervision of an AFC Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse may perform the following duties.

• Provide orientation and ongoing healthcare training and education to assigned program members and caregivers.
• Develop, implement, and monitor members' Plan of Care (POC).
• Maintain good working relationships and open communications with doctors and other professionals in the community in order to monitor health statuses of each member.
• Assist Adult Foster Care in the development and implementation of outreach and marketing plans.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of AFC funding sources, including MassHealth, SCO, One Cares, and Private Pay and understands how each funding source directs the scope/manner in which AFC Program services are delivered.
• Maintain case files/electronic files by completing all mandated paperwork in a timely fashion according to required documentation standards.
• Participate in required quality performance initiatives within program area.
• Complete PCP Order Form to obtain MassHealth or SCO/One Care prior approval.
• Review client's plan of care and health status in conjunction with the primary care physician annually and semi-annually for accuracy and updates.
• Provide telephone support when needed to on-call staff for AFC Members and Caregivers.
• Participate in after-hours telephone coverage to address emergency situations.
• Must be able to climb multiple flights of stairs

Education and Experience:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) must be licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and in good standing with the Board.
  • At least one year of experience providing care to elderly/disabled individuals.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

If you are employed by a not-for-profit organization such as GSSSI, you may be eligible for the PSLF Program for student loans.