Nurse Care Manager - Temp
Company: Hebrew SeniorLife
Location: Brookline
Posted on: January 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: Position Summary: HSL offers enhanced housing
with services to seniors residing in its three affordable housing
locations and at partner housing sites, aiming to improve the
quality of life and support independent living. At its core,
enhanced housing with services is a proactive approach wherein
resident services staff regularly and actively reach out to each
resident to engage with them around their health and wellness,
identify areas of need/risk, and provide intensive, individualized
case management and support as needed and desired by the resident.
The Nurse Care Manager is a key member of the housing team, working
to support residents in living independently and safely for as long
as possible by developing meaningful relationships with them and
providing holistic support. The Care Manager works closely with
other team members to: engage residents in wellness assessments and
health education programs, connect residents to needed services,
triage resident issues, provide a wide variety of case management
tasks including coordinating care for residents returning home from
hospital and/or rehab stays, ensure that all interventions are
documented and tracked, and partner with community provider
organizations. This is an in-person role, in low-income independent
living, 4 different buildings part of Brookline Housing Authority,
visiting residents in their units, care coordination, evaluation,
referrals, not hands-on. No nights/weekends/holidays, business
hours Core Competencies: Commit to the organization’s core values
of respect, dignity, and empowerment. Able to form collaborative
and trusting relationships with residents, families, and other
staff. Work collaboratively with colleagues, both within and
outside the HSL continuum. Listen attentively; speak respectfully;
maintain confidentiality. Provide the highest quality of
preparation and presentation. Committed to active outreach to
residents, including engaging with them in their apartments, during
programs, during meals, etc. Being ‘out and about’, visible and
connected. Actively promote respect and inclusion for all residents
and staff in a multicultural community. Have a “can-do” service
mentality. Accept responsibility for all tasks assigned. Work
independently toward achieving program goals Position
Responsibilities: Partner with the wellness coordinator and the
resident services team to provide comprehensive case management
services to residents. Provide regular preventative outreach to all
residents to check in on their needs and overall health, and
develop trusting relationships with residents and their families.
Conduct wellness assessments of residents to determine risk and
needs. Actively follow up on all identified needs, including
finding resources, making referrals, and ensuring residents are
actively engaged in services. Evaluate resident medical concerns
and support residents with decision making re next steps, e.g.,
calling PCP, going to urgent care, going to the ED, or seeing a
specialist. Coordinate with primary care physicians and
specialists, hospitals, mental health, and other community
providers. Ensure effective communication around changes in status,
transitions, and service utilization. Active follow-up on all
hospitalizations, rehab stays, and emergency room visits. Work with
families, hospitals, rehabs, HSL Home Care, and/or VNA, ASAP’s and
other providers to ensure safe discharges and ongoing services.
Follow up regularly with at-risk residents to support adherence to
health and wellness-related activities, medication,n and treatment
plans. Conduct and/or coordinate group and individual education
sessions on health and wellness, including medication management.
Track residents with special needs, such as dementia and mental
health, and make appropriate referrals. Utilize collected data to
identify, plan, schedule, and implement focused programs, such as
falls prevention. Support and educate housing staff members about
common medical conditions and how to identify and communicate
status changes. Participate in resident services team meetings,
provider meetings, and individual family meetings. Assist residents
and family members with transition to other levels of care when
needed. Assist with specific resident needs such as taking vital
signs, educating and assisting with Health Care Proxy and File of
Life forms, arranging clinics for vaccines, and arranging other
health-focused clinics, supporting residents in preparing for
planned surgeries/medical tests. Document all work electronically
in online software. Qualifications RN and 1 year of experience or
LPN and 3 years of experience required. Experience in aging
services strongly preferred in community, home health, or long-term
care settings. 3 years of experience in aging services preferred,
home health experience, and dementia care a plus. Excellent triage
and critical thinking skills are required, as well as the ability
to handle difficult situations. Must have compassion for and a
desire to work with a senior population. Excellent organizational
and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage multiple
projects simultaneously, work efficiently, and proactively as part
of a team. Excellent oral and written communication skills,
including the ability to communicate with residents, families, and
staff in a manner that conveys respect, care, and sensitivity.
Motivated to learn and flexible/willing to change. Professional,
proactive, collaborative, conscientious, and results-oriented
individual. Optimistic demeanor, good intuition, and sound
judgment. Must be able to collect needed information and document
clearly in electronic formats. Skills and comfort using Windows,
Word, and Excel required. Some travel in the Boston metro area for
site visits and meetings is required. Physical Requirements Must be
able to lift, push, and pull 25 pounds. Must be able to stand,
walk, drive, and sit during scheduled work times. Remote Type
Salary Range: $84,971.00 - $127,458.00
Keywords: Hebrew SeniorLife, Brookline , Nurse Care Manager - Temp, Healthcare , Brookline, Massachusetts
