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Job Description Full-time, 35 hours/week NOT remote Responsible for assigned nursing duties for Clinical Assessment and Eligibility (CAE)/State Home Care Program. Will Perform Coordination of Care screenings to determine medical eligibility and all duties required under the Coordination of Care Program and Waiver Program. • Complete initial assessments and annual reassessment visits on all personal care and home health aide clients, interim visits as needed., • Develop appropriate care plans for personal care clients., • Prepare and maintain nursing paper and electronic files., • Provide consultation on Protective Services, Elder at Risk and Respite Care cases., • Act as a liaison with agency providers., • Act as resource person for medical matters to all Greater Springfield Senior Services staff., • Act as a backup to the nurse of any other medical programs., • Active member of the interdisciplinary team providing nursing consultation to case management staff., • Advocate and act as a resource in areas of interest and/or concern for elders., • Assist with information and referrals., • Requires valid driver's license and reliable transportation., • Graduate from a school of nursing school accredited by the National League for Nursing, • Ability to utilize technology in the field to complete On Site Assessments including Laptops, Tablets, Personal Hot Spots Devices, WIFI, etc., • Working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing and data entry, including Windows, Word, and Excel helpful, • Ability to conduct professional assessments in a variety of home settings in a manner that is respectful and supportive to the occupants of the home, • Ability to work with persons with diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities Must be able to climb multiple flights of stairs Travel reimbursement is $0.70/mile 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. Job Posted by ApplicantPro