RN, Primary Nurse PACE New

As a Nurse in our NEIGHBORHOOD PACE Program, you will be part of a dynamic Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and work in an innovative model of care with proven positive impacts on helping older adults stay healthy, independent, and active in a community health setting. We have one of the longest-standing PACE Programs nationwide (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) and are part of an excellent organization that is one of the largest community health centers in the country.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the general oversight, assessment, planning, and construction of the nursing care delivered to the participant.
• Assess a patient through obtaining history, performing appropriate tests, making or collecting observations from the participant and caregivers, and consulting with other members of the IDT.
• Teaches patients and families health care regimens. Explains and provides information regarding disease and wellness, tests, results, medications, diet, exercise, and other aspects of the plan of care to patients.
• Safely and effectively administers medications, tests, and treatments as ordered. Manages the refills of all patient medications with appropriate authorization by the provider.
• Provide and coordinate health teaching required by individuals, families, and groups to maintain the optimal possible level of health.
• Completes biannual and status change nursing assessments for an assigned panel of participants in accordance with Care Planning Policy and documents problems, goals & interventions in the participant’s care plan.
• Utilizes Assessment tools, including but not limited to PACE Nurse Assessment and Medication Management, to collect data.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred. Current Massachusetts license in nursing.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in ambulatory, home health, hospital, or sub-acute setting preferred, equivalent training or related experience considered.
• A minimum of one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population.
• Prior experience in an interdisciplinary team setting is a plus.

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