Registered Nurse, Assisted Living Certification Unit

The AL Unit Nurse will play a vital role in ensuring quality oversight of incidents reported by ALRs by directing and supervising AL Unit intake and reviewing such submissions.

The AL Unit Nurse will be the primary AL Unit staff member specializing in case management reviews of clinical issues identified at the individual ALR level and across the industry.

Duties & Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive):

• Conduct inquiries and investigations into resident care issues identified during onsite certification and compliance reviews, through the incident reporting system, and referrals from within and outside AGE. Investigations and reviews include:

• Proper pre-admission assessment and service planning.

• Review staffing records, training curricula, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement minutes, and activities.

• Issues associated with medication management safety (proper assessment of resident's ability to manage medications, medication assistance and administration procedures, documentation, errors).

• Incidents of elopement, abuse and/or neglect, acute behavioral emergencies, as well as incidents resulting in significant injury or adverse health outcome, and unanticipated deaths.

• Conducts follow-up site visits to determine ongoing compliance with rules and regulations for ALR certification.
• Conducts and oversees all required investigations and guides ALRs on the Massachusetts assisted living regulations, standards of practice, and related Resident care concerns.
• Participates in developing methods of evaluating and determining the ALR's compliance with the regulations and utilizing existing policies and practices that promote Resident health and safety.
• Performs quality audits of AGE's response to incident reports associated with medication and healthcare issues to ensure that information requested from each ALR is consistent and appropriate for the related circumstances and that the documentation submitted by the ALR is reviewed to determine if additional follow-up is needed.
• Available for clinical consultation to AGE staff in discussing and developing policy and procedures, and during regulatory updates/changes.
• Assist with onboarding and training newly hired certification specialist staff as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in utilizing current technology, including hardware (tablets/computers/cell phones), and associated office software (Access, Excel, Word, Adobe).
• Ability to prepare general and statistical reports and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of public health or medical care administration and policy development.
• Specific knowledge and/or experience involving audits or onsite compliance review of health and human service settings.
• Possession of a current and valid driver's license, access to a vehicle, and ability to regularly travel statewide.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Physical capability to teach Mandt physical skills safety training.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts Assisted Living regulations.

Agency Mission:

The Executive Office of Aging & Independence provides quality aging-related resources, tools, and support through a network of regional non-profit agencies and municipal agencies across the state. The Agency partners with providers, caregivers, and the 1.7 million older adults in Massachusetts to help individuals live and thrive throughout the aging process.

Pre-Offer Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option 4.

Applicants should upload a cover letter and resume for the Registered Nurse, Assisted Living Certification Unit requisition.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility, and (B) six months of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative or managerial capacity.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS IN SERIES: Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

Recent graduates from an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination.

Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range .

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.