Registered Nurse

Volunteers of America - National Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

403(b) plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Wellness incentives

Early pay

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE, a program of Volunteers of America National Services, invites a Registered Nurse to join the Louisville, KY team. The RN provides skilled nursing care, coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team, and supports participants living safely in the community.

The role emphasizes education for participants and families, adherence to care plans, and collaboration with primary providers to ensure quality outcomes in a compassionate, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in the state of Kentucky as a Registered Nurse.
• Must have a valid driver's license and have means of transportation to assist participants in their homes or other settings.
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• Current CPR Certification.
• A minimum of one-year (1) experience in working with the frail or elderly population.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Maintains regular attendance at Interdisciplinary Team meetings and coordinates care.
• Develops and implements a plan of care to meet participants' needs.
• Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive plan of care.
• Performs general and skilled nursing care to participants as assigned.
• Implements the plan of care and physician orders in coordination with the Care/Interdisciplinary Team.

Skills

RN licensure KY

CPR Certification

Driver's license

Elderly care experience

Job description

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose. Join The Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE as a Registered Nurse in Louisville, KY (Jefferson County). This is more than a job! It's a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we're dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.

Pay Range: $40.55 - $48.35, based on experience. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, occasional evenings and weekends.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
• A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
• A beautiful, welcoming campus you'll enjoy coming to each day
• Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
• Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) with discretionary contribution
• Paid Time Off + Personal Days
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
• Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
• Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides general and skilled nursing care to participants, executes interventions in accordance with the plan of care, implements primary care orders, evaluates participant complaints in person and/or by telephone, develops appropriate plan of care, provides participant, caregiver and family education and communicates participant's condition to primary caregivers, physician and care team.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in the state of Kentucky as a Registered Nurse.
• Must have a valid driver's license and have means of transportation, to assist participants in their homes or other settings.
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• Current CPR Certification.
• A minimum of one-year (1) experience in working with the frail or elderly population

Essential Functions

• Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Maintains regular attendance at, and participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.
• Effectively communicates with team mates during meetings or one-on-one conversations.
• In coordination with the other clinical staff, develops and implements a plan of care to meet the needs of participants to remain living safely in the community for as long as possible in alignment with their goals of care.
• Maintains aligned, comprehensive plan of care for all participants living in residential facilities and coordinates care between facility and Interdisciplinary Team.
• Conducts a comprehensive initial nursing assessment with new PACE enrollees.
• Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.
• Conducts nursing re-assessment semi-annually and as needed.
• Performs general and skilled nursing care to participants as assigned.
• Implements the plan of care and physician orders in coordination with the Care/Interdisciplinary Team.
• Observes, records, and reports participant's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to providers.
• Triages participants to determine priority of care and assists in the treatment, examination, and testing of participants.
• Participates in nursing on-call rotation to provide after-hours and weekend assistance and care, as needed, to PACE participants.
• Receives participant complaints, triages, and responds to participant needs.
• Reviews and signs off orders and disseminates orders and instructions to appropriate staff and contracted personnel.
• Maintains and reviews participant records, charts, and other pertinent information.
• Completes documentation and charting in accordance with organizational policy.
• Performs care coordination with outside providers and facilities including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and physician/provider offices.
• May accompany participants to specialist appointments or make hospital or other facility visits when necessary for coordination of participant care.
• Provides treatment instructions and nursing education to participants and family.
• Assists, as directed, in the maintenance of the clinic and exam rooms including stocking of supplies and materials and cleanliness.
• Maintains accountability for high customer service standards and monitors, evaluates, and recommends opportunities for improved participant and family/caregiver satisfaction.
• Manages and reviews participant's records, charts, pertinent information and staff's documentation.
• Documents as needed in medical records according to Senior CommUnity Care standards.
• Maintains the stability and reputation of SCC by ensuring all activities and operations are performed in compliance with local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and contractual requirements.
• Establishes and maintains a productive working relationship with relevant contracted providers.
• Is responsible for adherence to program cultural standards (Fundamentals) including supporting the development and integration of these standards within the team through modeling, coaching, and accountability.
• Follows and ensures that clinical team follows all organizational policies and procedures and CDC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines.
• Educates staff in regards to care and treatment for the elderly as needed.
• Acts within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
• Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices Universal precautions.
• Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about employees, participants and families.
• Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings.
• Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.
• Performs other duties as required or requested.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job (at the center AND in home care). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions: May be exposed to a risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids, communicable diseases and any other conditions common in a healthcare environment. Subject to unpleasant odors.

About Us

Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE (Louisville/Jefferson County) provides healthcare and supportive services for individuals age 55 and older, helping them live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes and communities.

As a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider, our interdisciplinary teams deliver personalized, comprehensive care tailored to each participant's needs.

Located in the heart of Louisville, a vibrant riverfront city known for its friendly communities and rich culture. Convenient access to well-known landmarks such as Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, offering walking paths, parks, and peaceful views.

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations' shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.