RN Clinical Supervisor

The RN Clinical Supervisor oversees the coordination and quality assurance of the agency’s team of per diem RN and OT clinical assessors, as well as the clinical administration staff.  This position will also conduct evaluations as needed for the personal care needs of agency consumers with permanent or chronic disabilities applying to the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide training, clinical guidance, and oversight to the agency of Per Diem O.T.s and R.N. evaluators  
• Work cooperatively with PCA and Clinical program staff to ensure the timely provision of quality program services 
• Respond to inquiries and deferrals from MassHealth in a timely manner
• Communicate weekly with supervisor to provide updates and address any issues or items that need follow-up 
• Provide consultation to agency staff on clinical determination of eligibility for PCA program for medically complex consumers
• Communicate with and develop relationships with local medical office staff within our PCM service area to verify referral eligibility and medical information received from consumer or PCP
• Respond to all adjustment requests by collecting necessary information, completing required forms and submitting requests along with supporting documentation for consumers as needed 
• Keep current on MassHealth regulations pertaining to the PCA evaluation process to ensure program compliance by attending relevant statewide PCM information meetings and conference calls
• Conduct quality assurance, reconciliation, and tracking around clinical team’s completed assessments 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

• Current license as a registered nurse in the state of Massachusetts
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred
• Experience working with persons with disabilities preferred
• Willingness to adhere to consumer directed philosophy of independent living

•  Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
•  Excellent organizational and follow-through skills
• Ability to maintain consumer confidentiality, adhering to standards of medical ethics and federal and state privacy laws.

• Flexibility and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel throughout the service area independently as needed  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Direct Reports:

• Per Diem Registered Nurses
• Per Diem Occupational Therapists
• Clinical Admin and Schedulers 

Working Conditions 

This position requires meeting consumers in their homes, in nursing facilities, etc.

Review Policy:

Supervisor will complete performance appraisal with employee at the completion of a six-month probation period.  Job duties and assignments will be reviewed at this time.   Thereafter, performance appraisals will be completed and reviewed annually. This is a part-time (20 hours per week) position. 

The Northeast Independent Living Program, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons with disabilities, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and veterans to apply for this position. NILP is an organization that advocates for an all-inclusive community free of communication, attitudinal, economic and architectural barriers for all people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, NILP will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, offer processes, or at any point after the start of employment. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Lynette McRae at   978-687-4288 or lmcrae@nilp.org.