Registered Nurse, Home Health Assessments

Activate Care

Registered Nurse conducting home health assessments in Massachusetts for dual-eligible members. Engaging with members in their homes and documenting assessments for healthcare plans.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeLowell • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SOAP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage with members in their homes and other community settings to complete assessments, with mindfulness of the cultural and linguistic needs of each member.
Perform required assessments on a timely basis as assigned under the contract, including Uniform Core Assessments (UCA), Functional Assessments (FA), and Comprehensive Assessments, evaluating each member's physical, cognitive, and functional status.
Document assessments in the health plan's care management platform (GuidingCare) following the provided workflows and resource guides.
Send a SOAP note to the assigned health plan Care Manager upon assessment completion.
Submit accurate, complete documentation within 48 hours of each assessment and maintain a high completeness and quality standard as measured through the health plan's review and audit.
Complete required training and ongoing training to maintain system access.
Routinely travel to members' homes and/or community settings to conduct assessments.
Report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of older adults and adults with disabilities as a mandated reporter, as required by state law.
Follow field-safety practices for independent in-home visits and escalate clinical or safety concerns appropriately.
Adhere to all applicable regulatory, privacy (HIPAA), NCQA, and care management standards.
Maintain licensure and/or certifications.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Registered Nurse (RN) or higher licensure (e.g., Nurse Practitioner) in good standing with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Associate of Science degree in nursing from an accredited program is required (BSN preferred).
Valid driver's license, a personal vehicle, and verifiable insurance are required.
Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in a home health setting.
Minimum of 1 year of experience completing assessments is preferred.
Prior experience with dual-eligible populations, Medicaid, or Medicare managed care is preferred.
Assessment-related certification (for example, RAC-CT) is preferred.
Comfortable working independently in members' homes and managing a daily visit schedule.
Ability to document accurately and efficiently in an electronic platform via a secure virtual desktop.
Understanding of Medicare and Medicaid programs and the populations served.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage members and families.
Ability to manage multiple assessments and priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Awareness of and sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds and needs of the populations served.
Sound clinical judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Basic proficiency with standard office and communication software.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-Time & Part-Time roles are eligible for Sign-on Bonus
Full-Time employees will be offered standard company benefits, PTO, holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

Comprehensive AssessmentsFunctional AssessmentsUniform Core Assessments (UCA)SOAP Note DocumentationClinical JudgmentDecision-MakingProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCultural SensitivityIndependence

Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN) LicensureAssessment-Related Certification (RAC-CT)