Registered Nurse LIFE PACE VM Clinic

About the Role

The Registered Nurse, LIFE promotes and maintains health of participants in the community through teaching, counseling, and appropriate preventive and rehabilitative services. Responsible for assessment of health needs and contributing to the plan of care, initial implementation of nursing care plans, and providing nursing care, as well as periodic re-evaluation of individual and family nursing needs. Supervises medical assistants and LPNs in the clinic to ensure regulatory compliance and quality while maintaining an optimal level of independence for participants. Additionally, provides nursing support to the LIFE primary care staff. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan care for, and provide service to frail elderly participants according to assigned responsibilities and LIFE Program standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess health needs and contribute to the plan of care
• Implement and provide nursing care, including periodic re-evaluation of individual and family needs
• Supervise medical assistants and LPNs in the clinic to ensure regulatory compliance and quality
• Provide nursing support to the LIFE primary care staff
• Assess, plan, and provide care for frail elderly participants according to LIFE Program standards

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, college, or university
• Licensure and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York
• BSN preferred
• BLS certification preferred
• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing Licensed Home Health Agencies preferred
• One year of experience working with the frail elderly required
• Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience required
• Home Care experience preferred
• Acute medical-surgical experience preferred
• Experience with patient assessment instruments preferred

Skills

• Valid driver's license and car available for work use
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills, including software appropriate to the position, Word, and Excel
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong assessment skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Adaptable to inside and outside environmental conditions

Schedule

Full-time position with an FTE of 1.0. Work schedule includes days with call, weekend, and holiday rotation. Hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.