Registered Nurse-Summit Eldercare-Webster

Fallon Health; Webster (MA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Fallon Health, Summit ElderCare in Webster, MA, seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver direct nursing care to PACE participants in diverse settings. You will assess, plan, and document care, while collaborating with the IDT to meet participant needs and ensure timely, culturally appropriate care.

The role requires MA RN licensure, CPR/Alzheimer's certification (or willingness to obtain within 60 days), and at least two years of direct adult or elderly care experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in Massachusetts.
• CPR and Alzheimer's certification, or willingness to obtain within 60 days.
• Minimum two years of direct care for adults or elderly population; ambulatory/home care helpful.

Responsibilities

• Review and implement provider orders and nursing plans.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments per policy including MDS-HC.
• Engage participants and families based on needs and abilities.
• Deliver nursing care in various settings, respecting age-appropriate standards.
• Ensure culturally sensitive care and document changes in the medical record.
• Participate in care plan development with the IDT and supervise others as needed.
• Identify emergencies and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Participate in weekend on-call rotations and maintain policy compliance.

Skills

Customer Focus

Commitment Through Action

Contributes to Team Performance

Focus Upon Quality

Education

RN licensure Massachusetts

Job description

Registered Nurse-Summit Eldercare-Webster

Location

US-MA-Webster

Job Information

Job ID: 8522

Positions: 1

Category: Nursing

Overview

Fallon Health Vaccination Requirements

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, members and communities we serve, Fallon Health now requires all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status. As of 2/1/2022, all roles not designated as "Remote" require full COVID-19 vaccination and Fallon Health will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

About Fallon Health

Founded in 1977, Fallon Health is a leading health care services organization that supports the diverse and changing needs of those we serve. In addition to offering innovative health insurance solutions and a variety of Medicaid and Medicare products, we excel in creating unique health care programs and services that provide coordinated, integrated care for seniors and individuals with complex health needs. Fallon has consistently ranked among the nation's top health plans, and is accredited by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for its HMO, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid products. For more information, visit fallonhealth.org.

About Summit ElderCare

Fallon Health operates the largest Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in New England and the fifth largest in the country. Called Summit ElderCare, Fallon's PACE helps provide older adults and their caregivers with a welcome alternative to nursing home care. Participants in Summit ElderCare have access to comprehensive medical services and social support at a Summit ElderCare site while they keep the independence of living in their own homes and communities.

Brief summary of purpose

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

Competencies

Demonstrates commitment to the Fallon Community Health Plan Mission, Values and Vision.

Specific competencies essential to this position

• Customer Focus
• Commitment Through Action
• Contributes to Team Performance
• Focus Upon Quality

Primary job 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.
• Performs all duties in accordance with FCHP and Summit ElderCare policies and procedures.
• Participates in Weekend RN On Call rotation

Education, Licenses, certification and experience requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license as an RN in the state of Massachusetts.
• Current CPR and Alzheimer's certification, or willingness to be certified within 60 days of hire, is essential.
• 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.

Pay Range Disclosure

• In accordance with the Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act, the compensation for this position is $90,000 per year, which reflects 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.

Fallon Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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