REGISTERED NURSE

Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens; Marion (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 paid holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Retirement

Short- and Long-term disability

Critical Illness

Accident and Life Insurance

Job summary

Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the PACE program in Marion, VA. The role involves nursing care, assessments, and participation in care planning to help frail elders live safely in the community.

You will work within an IDT, collaborate with teammates, and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements for direct patient care. A nursing license, an ADN, and valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Assists frail/elderly populations with nursing care and planning.
• Participates in care planning and IDT discussions.
• Demonstrates professional communication with patients and team.

Responsibilities

• Initial and ongoing assessment of health and nursing needs of PACE participants.
• Participates in planning, implementing and evaluating care plans in the PACE model.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to meet patient/family needs.
• Involves the healthcare team to ensure safe community living for elders.

Skills

Geriatric care

Nursing assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE – Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens/PACE

REPORTS TO: Medical Director

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates Nursing Degree required; Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Registered Nurse License
• Minimum of one year’s experience working with a frail or elderly population.
• Compliance with any federal or State requirements for direct patient care staff in their respective settings.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Medically cleared of communicable diseases and up to date with immunizations.
• Ability to be able to quickly recognize situation/problems before they become acute, and to be able to implement effective solutions and understand consequences.

Participates as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in the planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans that meet 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 for as long as they can do so safely. Responsible for initial and ongoing assessment of health and nursing needs of PACE participants. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with fellow employee, managers, and other department employees to maximize positive employee relations and productivity. Exhibits appropriate communication skills necessary for ages served (adult/geriatric). Proactively involves the healthcare team in the care of the participant. Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to meet the needs of the participant and family.

Offering competitive pay, generous leave policy and a family friendly work environment.

• 15 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement
• Short- and Long-term disability benefits
• Critical Illness
• Accident and Life Insurance