RN - Enrollment

Pace Ri; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE-RI Enrollment RN is a community-based role reporting to the Chief of Growth. You will conduct initial assessments for potential enrollees, determine eligibility, and coordinate with the IDT to support enrollment across Rhode Island.

The position requires organization, independence, and excellent customer service for both internal and external partners, with occasional evening/weekend hours and travel throughout RI.

Qualifications

• 2 years of direct service work (Adult Day, Nursing Home or Home Care) preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a medical or geriatric care setting preferred.
• 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.
• Rhode Island RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and conducts initial assessments to determine eligibility.
• Interprets medical records to guide care decisions during enrollment.
• Presents the program mission to the community and enrollment staff.
• Coordinates with enrollment team to develop community health curricula and conduct clinics at events.
• Travels within Rhode Island for community-based work and attends weekly enrollment department meetings.

Skills

Confidentiality

Punctuality

English literacy

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Reporting to the Chief of Growth, the Enrollment RN is a community-based position that is responsible for conducting initial assessments for potential enrollees who are interested in PACE-RI. Must be organized, courteous, and able to work independently as well as with a team. Must be able to work on multiple tasks at once, with focus and sharp attention to detail.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Schedules and conducts initial assessment including functional ability and home safety to determine eligibility.
• Presents assessments to members of the IDT bi-weekly.
• Request and interpret medical records to assist medical providers in determining course of care.
• Clearly articulate the mission of PACE while in the community to promote the program.
• Provides education on diagnoses and medical terminology to enrollment staff to guide their questions during an intake on medical conditions.
• Works with the enrollment team to determine community health needs and develop curriculum; presents curriculum and conducts clinics such as blood pressure checks while at health fairs and other community events.
• Participates in all Enrollment Strategies meetings.
• Attends IDT meetings as needed to provide information and offer solutions during the onboarding period of a new enrollees.
• Attends Provider meetings monthly to discuss new enrollees and any immediate concerns to be addressed upon enrollment.
• Conducts transition meetings with home care RN’s and day center RN’s, when applicable, to coordinate any current treatments or mediation management.
• Attends weekly enrollment department meetings to report out on the status of assessments.
• Support outreach efforts to specific referral sources as needed i.e., RN case managers, discharge planners etc.
• Always provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Recommend program improvements and solutions for greater efficiency and effectiveness in enrolling new participants.
• Participate and / or lead PACE committees that directly support Enrollment activity, or other committees established to advance the organizational strategic plan.
• Travel throughout RI is required for community-based work.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours necessary.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of clear, thorough documentation as crucial to good participant care; completes and enters accurate, thorough participant documentation in the electronic health record; enters documentation for assessments, orders, and notes within required timeframes.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Dependable and punctual with ability to maintain consistent attendance
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English
• Ability to maintain sound judgement under stress and communicate effectively
• Ability to proficiently perform clinical/skilled tasks associated within scope of position
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite or similar software

Education Requirements

• Associates Degree, Required
• Bachelor's Degree, Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to regularly stoop, bend, kneel, lift, stand, walk, stretch and reach for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to regularly lift objects up to 25 pounds and at times up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to assist a 200-250 lb. participant, using proper body mechanics.
• Must have hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and/or to observe and communicate with participants.
• Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization's physical premises as well as related community care settings.
• Must be able to tolerate conditions typically associated within a medical office and/or home care setting including potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases.
• Must be able to complete assignments in variable weather conditions and ever-changing and sometimes allergenic environments in participant homes, including extreme heat, humidity, dust, smoke, pet contamination, and cleaning supplies.

Experience

• 2 Years of direct service work (Adult Day, Nursing Home or Home Care), Preferred
• 1 Year of experience in a Medical or Geriatric Care setting, Preferred
• 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population, Preferred

License & Certification Requirements

• Rhode Island Registered Nurse License (RN)

Position Requirements

• Driver's License & access to reliable transportation: community-based travel required