The Adult Family Care RN provides elements of the nursing component of the Adult Family Care Program relative to the physical health of clients. Helps evaluate clients and caregivers and assist with program monitoring and helps to maintain placements. 

Responsibilities: 

• At the time of referral, completes the AFC Central Intake Form and Participant Referral Form. 
• Upon receipt of referral contacts the client’s primary care physician to obtain the physician’s clearance for participation in the program.
• Completes assessments of potential long-term clients within two weeks of date of referral to determine eligibility. 
• Complete Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Prior Authorization Paperwork. 
• As a member of the AFC team, recommends suitability of clients for Adult Family Care. 
• As a team member, participates in the recommendation of client/caregiver matching. 
• Initiates and develops client’s medical portion of plan of care within one week of placement and submits them to client’s physician for recommendation and approval. 
• Makes arrangements for visiting nurse and hospitalization needs of clients, as required, to facilitate appropriate medical care. 
• Completes caregiver telephone intake form when a referral is made. 
• In conjunction with the Case Worker, evaluates caregivers and makes home assessments to determine the suitability of the home and the caregiver’s abilities. Presents completed assessment to the team. 
• Performs the initial caregiver training related to the identified client and respite teaching as needed.
• Participates in the planning and presentation of specialized training programs pertinent to the caregivers and participants, whether through quarterly trainings or in-home support.
• Participates in the Massachusetts Council for AFC in order to network with other AFC programs as directed by Program Director.
• Advises caregivers and clients of community health resources (i.e.-ADH programs). Refers, coordinates and monitors the services they receive.
• Makes scheduled monthly and emergency follow-up visits to clients and caregivers for on-going supervision, training, support and monitoring.

Qualifications include: 

• Have a valid Massachusetts RN License. 
• Must submit results of a physical exam completed within the past 12 months. 
• Must submit documentation of a tuberculosis screening within the previous 12 months.  
• Travel/reliable transportation required; Valid driver’s license, insurance verification and comply with Motor Vehicle Report requirements.