RN Dayroom Nurse - New location, New Team, M-F - 8.30 - 5.00, Great Pay, Great Benefits! - Apply Now!

Fallon Health is a mission-driven company that prioritizes its members, delivering equitable, high-quality coordinated care. Founded in 1977 in Worcester, Massachusetts, we are continually rated among the nation’s top health plans for member experience, service, and clinical quality. Fallon Health’s Summit ElderCare® is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), an alternative to nursing home care that helps people 55 and older continue living safely at home. We embrace diversity and believe our differences make us better equipped to serve our members.

About the role

Responsible for the effective management and delivery of direct nursing care to PACE participants in any setting, utilizing the nursing process and adhering to standards of nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and implements Provider’s orders.
• Conducts nursing assessments according to policy guidelines, including physical, psychosocial, behavioral, and MDS-HC as indicated. Involves participants and significant other(s) based on needs and abilities.
• Delivers care to participants in any setting, including skilled services, based on individualized needs and according to age-appropriate nursing standards.
• Provides for cultural and diverse needs of participants when providing care.
• Monitors and evaluates therapeutic interventions.
• Participates in the development and ongoing review of each participant’s care plan.
• Delegates participants’ care responsibilities to other members of the health care team, when appropriate.
• Identifies emergency situations and initiates appropriate nursing orders/interventions.
• Meets the needs of participants in a timely manner.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team (IDT) process and collaborates with IDT members to meet the needs of participants.
• Consistently documents all aspects of participant care, including significant changes in health status, monthly nurses’ notes, and health care teaching in the medical record.
• Participates in training and orientation of new nursing staff as assigned.
• Assists in the delivery of other nursing services as assigned.
• Participates in the nursing “on-call” rotation as assigned, including Weekend RN On Call rotation.
• Performs all duties in accordance with FCHP and Summit ElderCare policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Massachusetts.
• CPR and Alzheimer’s certification, or willingness to be certified within 60 days of hire.
• At least two years of recent experience in the direct care of adults or chronically disabled persons, with at least one year caring for a frail or elderly population.
• Ambulatory care or home care experience is helpful.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Demonstrates commitment to Fallon Health’s Mission, Values, and Vision.
• Customer Focus
• Commitment Through Action
• Contributes to Team Performance
• Focus Upon Quality

Pay

The pay for this position is $90,000 per year, reflecting what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay at the time of posting. Final compensation will depend on the candidate’s experience, skills, and fit with the role’s responsibilities.