LPN-or-RN Dayroom Nurse

Responsibilities

• Implement plans of care as assigned by the Provider and Primary RN, collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Carry out nursing tasks as directed by the RN Manager, including receiving calls from participants and their caregivers, conducting appropriate follow-up, and timely documentation in the medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications to participants attending the PACE center and make frequent home visits in the community to evaluate the home environment.
• Fill weekly medication packs, record vitals, administer prescribed treatments, and deliver relevant health teaching for participants and their caregivers.
• Make recommendations to the Interdisciplinary Team regarding unmet participant needs.
• Work closely with the RN Manager and other nursing staff to coordinate all care for SE participants.
• Occasionally assist other SE PACE centers in person or remotely, as appropriate, when there is an opening or a gap in coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Practical Nursing Program.
• Valid license to perform Practical Nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Willingness to assist other SE PACE centers as needed.
• Certification in CPR/Healthcare Provider issued by The American Heart Association or another accredited agency.
• Driving a motor vehicle is an essential job function, requiring a valid drivers' license, satisfactory drivers' record report, minimum state-required insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Maintain compliance with Fallon Health's Drivers' Safety Policy.
• At least three years of nursing experience in a primary care practice or long-term care facility, or similar clinical setting.
• At least one year of experience working in a nursing capacity with frail elders.