Element Care: Registered Nurse (Full-Time)
Full Description here: Registered Nurse Updated 8-12-2020
TITLE: Registered Nurse
JOB FUNCTION: Clinical FLSA STATUS: Exempt
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Serves as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team. Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in the
planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans that meet the objectives, standards and policies of the PACE
model of care. Demonstrates proficiency in administering nursing care in a professional and respectful manner with
the goal of assisting frail elders to remain living in the community for as long as they can do so safely.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides direct care to participants. Completes initial and periodic assessments for participants, develops and
revises care plans according to emergent and pre-existing needs.
Collects the necessary medical and social information to ensure comprehensive decisions are made which
ensure the safety and well being of participants.
Monitors clinic care & service delivery to ensure conformance with established quality assurance and
operational policies, procedures and standards.
Remains attentive to participants’ health status and social functioning; assists with identification of overt
problems/needs and sets priorities; treats problems requiring immediate referral and/or follow-up; and
interprets and records latest diagnostic results, as indicated.
Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive care plan for each participant
incorporating immediate and continuing care needs, including the participant and family perspective.
Actively takes part in implementing a summary on each client to help the state determine Nursing Home Level
of Care.
Ensures all tests, lab work and diagnostic studies ordered by the Physician have been carried out.
Coordinates all medication, including the stocking of non-prescription medications, the ordering of prescription
medications, the administering of medication in the PACE Center, and the monitoring of participant
compliance. Arranges for delivery of needed medications and supplies to the participant’s home.
Provides education and consultation to participants and caregivers in regards to care plan, nursing treatments
and medications.
Communicates participant’s condition to primary care givers, physician and multidisciplinary team.
Builds strong relations with participants, caregivers, families and community providers so communication and
coordination occurs in a manner that facilitates optimal care and financial oversight.
Participates in after-hour visits.
Ability to pass a fit test. Position requires mask where seal is critical. Incumbent is required to not have facial
hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator.
Other duties as required.
Team Lead/CHARGE RN added responsibilities: (If applicable)
Attend Charge Nurse meetings monthly and communicate feedback to site
Train and oversee students
Provide direction, instructions and guidance to team.
Manage workflow of day-to-day operations.
Create reports to update team projects/performance.
Coach, facilitate, motivate and solve team problems
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Registered Nurse currently licensed in the Commonwealth of MA.
Minimum of two (2) years experience with the geriatric population.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to travel locally on a frequent basis in a personal vehicle.
Ability to be able to quickly recognize situations/problems before they become acute, and to be able to
implement effective solutions and understand consequences.
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