Registered Nurse

About the Role

Serves as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team, participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans that align with 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 safely. This full-time position offers a great work-life balance and benefits, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to participants, completes initial and periodic assessments, and develops/revises care plans based on emergent and pre-existing needs.
• Collects necessary medical and social information to ensure comprehensive decisions that guarantee participant safety and well-being.
• Monitors clinic care and service delivery to ensure compliance with quality assurance and operational policies, procedures, and standards.
• Remains attentive to participants’ health status and social functioning, identifies problems/needs, sets priorities, and manages immediate referrals/follow-ups.
• Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans incorporating participant and family perspectives.
• Actively participates in summarizing client information to help determine Nursing Home Level of Care.
• Ensures completion of all physician-ordered tests, lab work, and diagnostic studies.
• Manages medications, including stocking, ordering, administering, and monitoring compliance, and arranges for home delivery of medications and supplies.
• Provides education and consultation to participants and caregivers regarding care plans, treatments, and medications.
• Communicates participant conditions to primary caregivers, physicians, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Builds strong relationships with participants, caregivers, families, and community providers to facilitate optimal care and financial oversight.
• Participates in after-hour visits and ensures ability to pass a fit test for respirator use.

Team Lead/Charge RN Responsibilities (If Applicable)

• Attend monthly Charge Nurse meetings and communicate feedback to the site.
• Train and oversee students.
• Provide direction, instructions, and guidance to the team.
• Manage day-to-day workflow and create reports on team projects/performance.
• Coach, facilitate, motivate, and solve team problems.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse currently licensed in the Commonwealth of MA.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with the geriatric population.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to travel locally frequently in a personal vehicle.
• Skill in recognizing and resolving situations/problems before they become acute, with an understanding of consequences.
• COVID vaccination preferred.

Pay

Yearly Salary: $80,000 - $104,000

Element Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to valuing diversity and fostering an inclusive working environment.