Registered Nurse, Home Health Assessments

Activate Care

Registered Nurse conducting in-person health assessments for dual-eligible members in Massachusetts. Travel to homes required for timely evaluations and documentation.

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting comprehensive assessments, including Uniform Core Assessments and Functional Assessments, while adhering to regulatory standards such as HIPAA and NCQA. Maintains strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse populations in home health settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Registered Nurse (RN) LicensureClinical Experience in Home HealthAssessment-Related Certification (RAC-CT)Understanding of Medicare and Medicaid ProgramsDocumentation in Electronic Platforms

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Hard Skills

Comprehensive AssessmentsFunctional AssessmentsUniform Core AssessmentsClinical JudgmentDecision-MakingProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailDocumentation AccuracyField-Safety PracticesRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCultural SensitivityIndependent WorkTime Management

Tools & Technologies

GuidingCareSecure Virtual DesktopStandard Office Software

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Home HealthDual-Eligible PopulationsMedicaidMedicare Managed CareMandated ReporterNCQA StandardsHIPAA Compliance

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 nd 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