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Field Registered Nurse - (Hybrid Remote - Middlesex County, MA)

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Framingham, Massachusetts

As a Clinical Assessor, you'll conduct comprehensive in-person assessments in members' homes, hospitals, and other community settings to evaluate medical, functional, behavioral health, and social needs.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 29

Shift and hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM · Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Unit and setting
Psych · Home Health
License
RN license An active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Massachusetts.Registered Nurse (RN) license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse (RN) license An active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Massachusetts. Check your license
Experience
post-graduate clinical experience as a Registered Nurse Minimum of two (2) years of relevant post-graduate clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
Experience
working with vulnerable populations including behavioral health needs, I/DD, and LTSS
Experience
conducting clinical or functional assessments in home or community-based settings
Also asks
knowledge of community-based services, care coordination, and person-centered care planning Knowledge of community-based services, care coordination, and person-centered care planning.
Also asks
familiarity with MassHealth programs, LTSS, and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs Familiarity with MassHealth programs, LTSS, and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs.
Also asks
proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Also asks
experience documenting assessments in electronic systems Experience documenting assessments in electronic systems.
Also asks
reliable high-speed internet service meeting minimum 20 Mbps download (50 Mbps shared) and 5 Mbps upload speeds Reliable high-speed internet service
Also asks
private and secure workspace Private and secure workspace

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Massachusetts staff rolesMassachusetts staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $74/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $68/hr, across 1,268 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$1,000
Tuition assistance
Offered
Bonus
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus
Extra pay
reimbursed at the current IRS federal mileage rate of 76.0 cents per mile This is a field-based position serving a designated geographic region, with eligible business travel reimbursed at the current IRS federal mileage rate of 76.0 cents per mile .eligible business travel
Bonus
Performance bonus opportunities Performance bonus opportunities
Bonus
short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards.
Pay reviews
compensation based on factors including job location, education, training, experience, quality/quantity of work, required travel, external market, internal value analysis, seniority, and merit systems

Benefits

  • BenefitsIRS federal mileage reimbursement for eligible business travelIRS federal mileage reimbursement for eligible business travel
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursementProfessional growth and tuition reimbursement
  • BenefitsComprehensive benefits and 401(k) with company matchComprehensive benefits and 401(k) with company match
  • BenefitsCompany-issued computer equipmentMaximus provides company-issued computer equipment
  • BenefitsHealth insurance coverage
  • BenefitsLife and disability insurance
More benefits (5)
  • BenefitsRetirement savings plan
  • BenefitsPaid holidays
  • BenefitsPaid time off
  • IRS federal mileage reimbursement
  • 401(k) with company match

The role and schedule

Day to day
conduct comprehensive in-person assessments to evaluate medical, functional, behavioral health, and social needs
Day to day
develop person-centered service plans, collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners, educate members/caregivers, and advocate for vulnerable populations
Day to day
complete medical and/or behavioral health assessments in accordance with contract requirements and escalate complex cases
Day to day
conduct on-site, video, and/or telephonic assessments to determine needs, eligibility, and level of care
Day to day
serve as an internal resource to team members Serve as an internal resource to team members within established processes.
Day to day
conduct assessments using standardized tools (UCA, TTT) Conduct assessments using standardized tools (UCA, TTT) to identify medical, functional, and social needs
Day to day
develop and manage service plans for complex or high-acuity members Develop and manage service plans for complex or high-acuity members, coordinating with healthcare providers, case managers, and community resources
Day to day
evaluate eligibility for recommended referrals to other professionals or agencies Evaluate eligibility for recommended referrals to other professionals or agencies
Day to day
maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, Medicaid/LTSS guidelines, and EHR systems Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, Medicaid/LTSS program guidelines, and electronic health record systems
Day to day
collaborate with care teams to revise care plans as needs change Collaborate with care teams to revise care plans as needs change, ensuring alignment with member goals
Day to day
provide education to members, families, and caregivers on available services and options Provide education to members, families, and caregivers on available services and options
Day to day
document assessments and care activities accurately for billing, compliance, and quality reporting Document assessments and care activities accurately to support billing, compliance, and quality reporting
Day to day
advocate for members to help them remain in preferred living environments and maintain independence Advocate for members to help them remain in preferred living environments and maintain independence
Patients
vulnerable populations including individuals with behavioral health needs, intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), and LTSS recipients
Hours stated
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Weekends
No weekends
Travel
travel to perform in-person assessments exceeding 50% of the workweek Travel to client, consumer or program locations to perform in-person assessments exceeding 50% of the workweek in support of program delivery.
Travel
travel on-site for more than 50% per week required Travel on-site to client, consumer or program locations for more than 50% per week required; specific travel requirements based on program contract requirements.

The workplace

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Hiring contact
If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com .

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Psychiatric Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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Ma
United States

Full-time

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus! Make a Meaningful Impact as a Field Registered Nurse

Are you an RN looking for a rewarding career outside of the hospital? Join Maximus and help Massachusetts residents access the care and services they need to live safely and independently in their communities. This is an opportunity to build meaningful one-on-one relationships with members while enjoying a predictable Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule , the independence to manage your day, and the satisfaction of making a lasting difference.

As a Clinical Assessor, you'll conduct comprehensive in-person assessments in members' homes, hospitals, and other community settings to evaluate medical, functional, behavioral health, and social needs. You'll develop person-centered service plans, collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners, educate members and caregivers on available resources, and advocate for vulnerable populations. Your work will directly support individuals in maintaining their independence while ensuring high-quality, compliant care through the MassHealth Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) program.

This is a field-based position serving a designated geographic region, with eligible business travel reimbursed at the current IRS federal mileage rate of 76.0 cents per mile . Territories are assigned to help minimize travel while allowing you to provide essential services throughout your community.

If you're passionate about community-based nursing, value autonomy, and want to improve lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Now offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus! Join our team as a Field Registered Nurse supporting members throughout the state of Massachusetts while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid remote schedule. Apply today to learn more about our competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and rewarding career opportunities.

About the Program

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), through the MassHealth Office of Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), provides a robust system of care for individuals of all ages with disabilities and chronic conditions. The program is designed to help Massachusetts residents live with independence and dignity, participate in their communities, and improve their overall quality of life.

As the Public Assessors Option (PAO), Maximus provides education to providers, conducts comprehensive in-person assessments, and offers call center support for the following LTSS programs:

Adult Day Health (ADH)

Adult Foster Care (AFC)

Group Adult Foster Care (GAFC)

Personal Care Attendant (PCA)

As the PAO, Maximus serves as a point of entry for LTSS inquiries and initial contacts while conducting timely, high-quality, consistent, and accurate assessments to determine clinical eligibility for these programs.

Why Nurses Choose Maximus

Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM–5:00 PM)

IRS federal mileage reimbursement for eligible business travel

Independence to manage your own daily schedule

Performance bonus opportunities

❤️ Meaningful one-on-one interactions that improve lives

Professional growth and tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits and 401(k) with company match

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Complete medical and/or behavioral health assessments in accordance with contract requirements involving broad clinical complexity and variability; escalate complex and non-standard cases that are exceptions to policies.
  • Conduct on-site, video, and/or telephonic assessments based on program requirements to determine an individual's needs for services and supports, eligibility, and level of care based on established guidelines; interpret clinical and program guidelines to support accurate and consistent determinations.
  • Perform all job duties in compliance with Person First standards, HIPAA guidelines, and company confidentiality policies.
  • Serve as an internal resource to team members within established processes.
  • Travel to client, consumer or program locations to perform in-person assessments exceeding 50% of the workweek in support of program delivery.
  • Conduct assessments using standardized tools (UCA, TTT) to identify medical, functional, and social needs
  • Develop and manage service plans for complex or high-acuity members, coordinating with healthcare providers, case managers, and community resources
  • Evaluate eligibility for recommended referrals to other professionals or agencies
  • Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, Medicaid/LTSS program guidelines, and electronic health record systems
  • Collaborate with care teams to revise care plans as needs change, ensuring alignment with member goals
  • Provide education to members, families, and caregivers on available services and options
  • Document assessments and care activities accurately to support billing, compliance, and quality reporting
  • Advocate for members to help them remain in preferred living environments and maintain independence
  • Specific clinical license and experience requirements based on contract requirements.
  • Travel on-site to client, consumer or program locations for more than 50% per week required; specific travel requirements based on program contract requirements.
  • An active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Massachusetts.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of relevant post-graduate clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
  • Experience working with vulnerable populations, including individuals with behavioral health needs, intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), and those requiring long-term services and supports (LTSS).
  • Experience conducting clinical or functional assessments in home or community-based settings, such as behavioral health evaluations, level of care determinations, or utilization reviews.
  • Knowledge of community-based services, care coordination, and person-centered care planning.
  • Familiarity with MassHealth programs, LTSS, and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience documenting assessments in electronic systems.

Home Office Requirements

  • Maximus provides company-issued computer equipment
  • Reliable high-speed internet service
  • Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity
  • Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds
  • Private and secure workspace

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Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards.

Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.

Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com .

Minimum Salary

$ 45.67

Maximum Salary

$ 48.08

What's around it?

In Framingham, MA

Framingham, MAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% above the US average

Median rent
$2,033/mo
Household income
$107,419/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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