What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Personal Care Management Program - Bilingual Spanish or Russian preferred but not required position at Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. (GSSSI)?
Full-time 35 hours/week
NOT Remote
The LPN is responsible for administration of the medical/nursing components of the Personal Care Management (PCM) Program with the exception of Initial Evaluations.
- Conducts re-evaluations that accurately reflect the consumer's functional abilities and need for physical assistance in performing ADLs and IADLs.
- Maintains good working relationship and open communication with doctors and other professionals in the community in order to monitor the health status of each participant.
- Maintains strong working knowledge of PCM Program funding sources, including MassHealth, SCO, and One Cares, and understands how each funding source directs the scope/manner in which PCM Program services are delivered.
- Prepares and maintains required paper and electronic client files, case reports and forms, in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of MA.
- Requires relevant experience over 1 year up to and including 3 years, one of which must have been in a community setting.
- Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Must be able to climb multiple flights of stairs
Travel reimbursement is $0.62/mile
Fluency in written/verbal Spanish and or Russian helpful but not required.
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.
