Fallon Health Nursing Jobs and Careers

SE Primary Nurse - Springfield, MA

$92,000 - $93,000 / year

Overview 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, we deliver equitable, high-quality coordinated care and are continually rated among the nation’s top health plans for member experience, service, and clinical quality. Fallon Health’s Summit ElderCare® is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly–PACE for short. PACE, an alternative to nursing home care, is a program that helps people 55 and older continue living safely at home. At Fallon Health, 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— in the region. Brief Summary of purpose Responsible for the effective management and delivery of direct nursing care to PACE participants in any setting utilizing nursing process and adhering to standards of nursing practice. Responsibilities Primary Job Responsibilities Primary nurse not only has the responsibility for the participant, but the authority to advocate for the best care for the participant unique to their situation. Fostering a relationship with the caregiver and participant. Primary Nurse will take on a Leadership Role. Effectively communicate with the healthcare team. Assigns tasks and duties to the healthcare team; ensure the tasks are completed; responsible for their panel. Develops an individualized plan of care. Accountability for assessments, communicating needs and coordinating the care team. Primary nurse develops the plan of care Reviews and implements Provider’s orders. Conducts nursing assessments according to policy guidelines including physical, psychosocial, behavioral, and MDS-HC as indicated. Involves participants and significant other(s) based on needs and abilities. Delivers care to participants in any setting, including skilled services, based on individualized needs and according to age-appropriate nursing standards. Provides for cultural and diverse needs of participants when providing care. Monitors and evaluates therapeutic interventions. Delegates and or accepts participants’ care responsibilities to other members of the health care team, when appropriate. Identifies emergency situations and initiates appropriate nursing orders/interventions. Meets the needs of participants in a timely manner. Participates in the interdisciplinary team (IDT) process and collaborates with IDT members to meet the needs of participants. Consistently documents all aspects of participant care, including significant changes in health status, monthly nurses’ notes and health care teaching in the medical record. Participates in training and orientation of new nursing staff as assigned. Assists in the delivery of other nursing services as assigned. Participates in the nursing “on-call” rotation as assigned. Initiates and completes falls, infection, grievance and incident reports Participates in CMS calls when deemed necessary. Active participant in the site specific committees. Participates in the post IDT huddle and any other additional meetings Any additional tasks deemed necessary by the Clinical Nurse Manager and or Site Director. Assumes the role of the home care nurse, floor or triage nurse per the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager or Site Director as appropriate. Performs all duties in accordance with FCHP and Summit ElderCare policies and procedures. Functions independently to administer medications and treatments as ordered by the provider. Functions independently in the primary nurse role. Independent in performing a nursing assessment and executing the plan of care in all settings the participant maybe in. Medication administration Performing bladder scans, EKG, Point of Care, and glucometer testing Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing License/Certifications: Current license as an RN in the state of Massachusetts CPR and Alzheimer’s certification, or willingness to be certified within 60 days of hire, is essential. Access to reliable transportation to perform work throughout the PACE center’s service area (30-mile radius) when needed. Willingness to occasionally assist other SE PACE centers either in person or remotely, as appropriate, when there is an opening or a gap in coverage Experience: At least two years of recent experience in the direct care of adults or chronically disabled persons with at least one year caring for a frail or elderly population. Ambulatory care or home care experience helpful. Ability to use an electronic medical record. Other: Reliable Transportation Required Pay Range Disclosure: In accordance with the Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act, the pay range for this position is $92,000 - $93,000 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.

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6 days ago

SE Primary Nurse - Dartmouth, MA

Fallon Health Dartmouth, MA

Overview 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, we deliver equitable, high-quality coordinated care and are continually rated among the nation’s top health plans for member experience, service, and clinical quality. Fallon Health’s Summit ElderCare® is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly–PACE for short. PACE, an alternative to nursing home care, is a program that helps people 55 and older continue living safely at home. At Fallon Health, 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— in the region. Brief Summary of purpose Responsible for the effective management and delivery of direct nursing care to PACE participants in any setting utilizing nursing process and adhering to standards of nursing practice. Responsibilities Primary Job Responsibilities Primary nurse not only has the responsibility for the participant, but the authority to advocate for the best care for the participant unique to their situation. Fostering a relationship with the caregiver and participant. Primary Nurse will take on a Leadership Role. Effectively communicate with the healthcare team. Assigns tasks and duties to the healthcare team; ensure the tasks are completed; responsible for their panel. Develops an individualized plan of care. Accountability for assessments, communicating needs and coordinating the care team. Primary nurse develops the plan of care Reviews and implements Provider’s orders. Conducts nursing assessments according to policy guidelines including physical, psychosocial, behavioral, and MDS-HC as indicated. Involves participants and significant other(s) based on needs and abilities. Delivers care to participants in any setting, including skilled services, based on individualized needs and according to age-appropriate nursing standards. Provides for cultural and diverse needs of participants when providing care. Monitors and evaluates therapeutic interventions. Delegates and or accepts participants’ care responsibilities to other members of the health care team, when appropriate. Identifies emergency situations and initiates appropriate nursing orders/interventions. Meets the needs of participants in a timely manner. Participates in the interdisciplinary team (IDT) process and collaborates with IDT members to meet the needs of participants. Consistently documents all aspects of participant care, including significant changes in health status, monthly nurses’ notes and health care teaching in the medical record. Participates in training and orientation of new nursing staff as assigned. Assists in the delivery of other nursing services as assigned. Participates in the nursing “on-call” rotation as assigned. Initiates and completes falls, infection, grievance and incident reports Participates in CMS calls when deemed necessary. Active participant in the site specific committees. Participates in the post IDT huddle and any other additional meetings Any additional tasks deemed necessary by the Clinical Nurse Manager and or Site Director. Assumes the role of the home care nurse, floor or triage nurse per the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager or Site Director as appropriate. Performs all duties in accordance with FCHP and Summit ElderCare policies and procedures. Functions independently to administer medications and treatments as ordered by the provider. Functions independently in the primary nurse role. Independent in performing a nursing assessment and executing the plan of care in all settings the participant maybe in. Medication administration Performing bladder scans, EKG, Point of Care, and glucometer testing Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing License/Certifications: Current license as an RN in the state of Massachusetts CPR and Alzheimer’s certification, or willingness to be certified within 60 days of hire, is essential. Access to reliable transportation to perform work throughout the PACE center’s service area (30-mile radius) when needed. Willingness to occasionally assist other SE PACE centers either in person or remotely, as appropriate, when there is an opening or a gap in coverage Experience: At least two years of recent experience in the direct care of adults or chronically disabled persons with at least one year caring for a frail or elderly population. Ambulatory care or home care experience helpful. Ability to use an electronic medical record. Other: Reliable Transportation Required 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.

Home Health Aide-Dartmouth

Fallon Health Dartmouth, MA

$20 / hour

Overview This is one of the better opportunities out there for Health Aides or CNAs and we will take great care of you! Why?.. + Great benefits! Full-time benefits offering! Health Insurance offerings! Paid Time Off! 12 Holidays! 401K Savings Plan! Tuition Assistance! Vision Care, Life Insurance and more!! + *$20/hr to start and exceeds state pay average! You can also make extra depending of the shifts you can work. + Mileage Reimbursement! + Respectful and Desirable Health Aide / CNA Work Setting! Predictable Hours! Safe and highly vaccinated work environment including the member population you care for Our Health Aides and staff love the familiarity and relationships establishes with our members You will likely find more autonomy and flexibility than you have in your current role Our model is low-volume and very member and quality care focused 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, we deliver equitable, high-quality coordinated care and are continually rated among the nation’s top health plans for member experience, service, and clinical quality. Fallon Health’s Summit ElderCare® is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly–PACE for short. PACE, an alternative to nursing home care, is a program that helps people 55 and older continue living safely at home. At Fallon Health, 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— in the region. Summary: Provides personal care, light housekeeping and assistance with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) as outlined in each SE participant’s plan of care in participant homes as well as at the PACE center; exercises independent judgement; reports any changes in participant status to the IDT; participates in carrying out infection control precautions and increased cleaning and disinfecting of the PACE center as assigned and in accordance with current CDC guidelines Responsibilities Under the supervision of the RN, assists with the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) needs of participants both at the PACE center and in participants’ homes (i.e., community, Assisted Living Facilities, Rest Homes, Supportive Housing programs, etc.) Contributes to the development of a care plan for participants through interaction with other members of the Interdisciplinary Team. Collaborates with members of the Interdisciplinary Team to assure appropriateness and continuity of care. Carries out non-skilled treatments including, but not limited to vital signs, transfers, toileting, bathing, dressing at the PACE Center and in the community. Assists the Supervisor, Recreational Activities and other activities staff with individual and group programs by helping to plan individual treatment programs, increasing participants’ motivation to participate, assisting participants to participate when needed, and assisting with evaluation of program effectiveness. Assists registered therapists and certified therapy assistants with treatments and participant-specific activities which are ordered for each participant and assigned by the registered therapist including, but not limited to, positioning, transfers, ambulation, and exercises. Maintains a clean and safe working and/or living environment in the PACE center and/or participants’ homes. Assists with meal and snack preparation, serving, feeding as needed, and clean-up. Uses safe techniques in all interactions with participants at the PACE Center and in participants’ homes. Provides accurate and timely documentation in the EMR and other systems as required by SE policies and procedures and/or as assigned by supervisor. Participates in carrying out schedule of daily cleaning and disinfecting of the PACE center in accordance with CDC guidelines for increased precautions Actively participates in distribution of work for health aides to ensure care needs of participants and site tasks are completed timely and appropriately including but not limited to community-based care and center-based tasks, as assigned Actively participates in regular team meetings for health aides at respective site Participates in carrying out infection control precautions and increased cleaning and disinfecting of the PACE center as assigned and in accordance with current CDC guidelines Performs all duties in accordance with FH and Summit ElderCare policies and procedures. Qualifications Education: Completion of an approved Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program is highly desirable, but we will accept equivalent work experience in lieu of certificate. Certification: Certification as a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant is desired. Reliable Transportation Required. Experience: One year of experience working with a frail and/or older adult population, preferably in a PACE program. If under one year, must complete Summit Eldercare training program for health aides prior to working with participants independently. Must complete a standardized set of Summit Eldercare competencies for Health Aides on an annual basis. Pay Range Disclosure: In accordance with the Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act, the pay for this position is $20.00 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.

Manager, Social Work- Growing Adult PACE program - Webster MA

Fallon Health Webster, MA

$100,000 - $104,000 / year

Overview 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, we deliver equitable, high-quality coordinated care and are continually rated among the nation’s top health plans for member experience, service, and clinical quality. Fallon Health’s Summit ElderCare® is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly–PACE for short. PACE, an alternative to nursing home care, is a program that helps people 55 and older continue living safely at home. At Fallon Health, 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— in the region. Brief summary of purpose: Functions as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team and provides social work services, support and counseling to participants, families and other caregivers. Supervises and directs the Social Work Department in accordance with accepted social work practice. Collaborates with IDT and SE management team to ensure utilization and MLR targets are met. Responsibilities Primary job responsibilities: Provides clinical services to participants and families in the form of psychosocial assessment and treatment. Provides on-going case management for participants as needs and status changes. Identifies and coordinates resources for participants and their families. Refers participants and their families to appropriate community/government agencies. Acts as advocate and liaison to obtain needed services. Participates in care planning, family meetings, enrollment/disenrollment, and reassessments of SE participants to meet regulatory requirements. Assures that participants rights are reviewed during the intake process. Participates in meetings, committees, in-services, orientation etc. as required. Participates in policy/procedure and job description development for Social Work Department. Establishes and maintains effective collegial relationships with interdisciplinary team members. Develops collaborative relationships with other health and human services agencies and community providers. Consults with and advises staff members of the relationship of social, emotional, and cultural factors of health and medical care. Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives. Encourages and facilitates subordinates’ ability to participate. Directly supervises and provides clinical supervision to other social workers. Interviews, hires, and trains employees. Conducts regular touchpoint meetings, completes performance appraisals, ensures employee competencies, and addresses employee relations issues immediately and directly. Keeps Site Director informed of all employee relations issues and other issues as necessary. Keeps current on changing rules and regulations regarding Medicare/Medicaid eligibilities. Communicates changes in regulations affecting the PACE program to Social Workers. Qualifications Education : Masters in Social Work License: Valid and unrestricted license to practice social work from the Board of Registration of Social Work of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (i.e., LCSW or LICSW) 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: At least five years of experience in a social work capacity, preferably in a medical setting, with a minimum of 2 years of experience working with a frail or elderly population. At least 2 years of supervisory experience preferred. Pay Range Disclosure: In accordance with the Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act, the pay for this position is$ 100,000-$ 104,000 annually 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. #P01

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1 week ago

SE Primary Nurse - Webster, MA

Fallon Health Webster, MA

$92,000 - $93,000 / year

Overview 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, we deliver equitable, high-quality coordinated care and are continually rated among the nation’s top health plans for member experience, service, and clinical quality. Fallon Health’s Summit ElderCare® is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly–PACE for short. PACE, an alternative to nursing home care, is a program that helps people 55 and older continue living safely at home. At Fallon Health, 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— in the region. Brief Summary of purpose Responsible for the effective management and delivery of direct nursing care to PACE participants in any setting utilizing nursing process and adhering to standards of nursing practice. Responsibilities Primary Job Responsibilities Primary nurse not only has the responsibility for the participant, but the authority to advocate for the best care for the participant unique to their situation. Fostering a relationship with the caregiver and participant. Primary Nurse will take on a Leadership Role. Effectively communicate with the healthcare team. Assigns tasks and duties to the healthcare team; ensure the tasks are completed; responsible for their panel. Develops an individualized plan of care. Accountability for assessments, communicating needs and coordinating the care team. Primary nurse develops the plan of care Reviews and implements Provider’s orders. Conducts nursing assessments according to policy guidelines including physical, psychosocial, behavioral, and MDS-HC as indicated. Involves participants and significant other(s) based on needs and abilities. Delivers care to participants in any setting, including skilled services, based on individualized needs and according to age-appropriate nursing standards. Provides for cultural and diverse needs of participants when providing care. Monitors and evaluates therapeutic interventions. Delegates and or accepts participants’ care responsibilities to other members of the health care team, when appropriate. Identifies emergency situations and initiates appropriate nursing orders/interventions. Meets the needs of participants in a timely manner. Participates in the interdisciplinary team (IDT) process and collaborates with IDT members to meet the needs of participants. Consistently documents all aspects of participant care, including significant changes in health status, monthly nurses’ notes and health care teaching in the medical record. Participates in training and orientation of new nursing staff as assigned. Assists in the delivery of other nursing services as assigned. Participates in the nursing “on-call” rotation as assigned. Initiates and completes falls, infection, grievance and incident reports Participates in CMS calls when deemed necessary. Active participant in the site specific committees. Participates in the post IDT huddle and any other additional meetings Any additional tasks deemed necessary by the Clinical Nurse Manager and or Site Director. Assumes the role of the home care nurse, floor or triage nurse per the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager or Site Director as appropriate. Performs all duties in accordance with FCHP and Summit ElderCare policies and procedures. Functions independently to administer medications and treatments as ordered by the provider. Functions independently in the primary nurse role. Independent in performing a nursing assessment and executing the plan of care in all settings the participant maybe in. Medication administration Performing bladder scans, EKG, Point of Care, and glucometer testing Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing License/Certifications: Current license as an RN in the state of Massachusetts CPR and Alzheimer’s certification, or willingness to be certified within 60 days of hire, is essential. Access to reliable transportation to perform work throughout the PACE center’s service area (30-mile radius) when needed. Willingness to occasionally assist other SE PACE centers either in person or remotely, as appropriate, when there is an opening or a gap in coverage Experience: At least two years of recent experience in the direct care of adults or chronically disabled persons with at least one year caring for a frail or elderly population. Ambulatory care or home care experience helpful. Ability to use an electronic medical record. Other: Reliable Transportation Required Pay Range Disclosure: In accordance with the Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act, the pay range for this position is $92,000 - $93,000 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.