SCO PCA RN Details

SCO PCA RN

Commonwealth Care Alliance - Springfield, MA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Performs comprehensive functional mobility assessments within their scope practice to
evaluate a member's capacity for ADL/IADLs to inform the need for PCA services.
Assessments can be performed for initial requests for services in conjunction with a CCA
OT, for reassessment of existing services set to expire, or a reassessment in the case of a
status change

• Assess member's ability to manage the PCA program
• Performs detailed medication inventory
• Identifies and relays DME needs to CP
• Suggests appropriate LTSS based on assessment
• Create associated authorization if PCA services are deemed appropriate
• Collaborate with CCA Care Partner, GSSC, and community?based PCPs/Specialists, as

needed

• Communicates identified concerns or needs for skilled care with CCA interdisciplinary

site team to ensure comprehensive member needs are consistently met (e.g. behavioral
health, health outreach, chronic disease management, etc.)

• Documents all activities and results using an Electronic Medical Record, in an effective

manner, while strictly adhering to CCA policies and procedures

• Engages in collaboration with peers across CCA sites to support implementation,

education and standardization of practices

• Provide clinical care to members via telehealth technologies (video, chat, etc.) for a

clinically appropriate clinical care and care management services.

Required:

• Associate's degree in nursing required,

Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred

Required:

• Registered Nurse with licensure in good standing inn Massachusetts
• Meaningful clinical experience in primary care, care management and/or LTSS,

including:
? 5+ years as a Registered Nurse in a high touch clinical environment or home care; OR
? 2+ years caring for patients/members with complex medical, behavioral health, and
social needs

• Certified in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
• Must be willing and able to travel to members' homes in addition to working in an office

environment occasionally

• Valid driver's license with no restrictions. Ability to be active and mobile across

Massachusetts

• Languages Required -- English, bilingual preferred
• Willing to learn and utilize telehealth technologies (video, chat, etc.), when appropriate,

for a variety of clinical care and care management services.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled