Rn, Pace

NeighborHealth Corporation; Winthrop (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

NeighborHealth's PACE Primary Care – Nursing team in Winthrop, MA is seeking a Part-time Nurse to join an interdisciplinary IDT and deliver compassionate care to older adults in a community setting. Primary location based in Winthrop with a strong commitment to keeping patients healthy and independent.

The role requires a nursing degree with MA license, BLS, and at least 2 years in ambulatory or home health.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred.
• Current Massachusetts nursing license.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in ambulatory, home health, hospital, or sub-acute settings.
• Experience with frail or elderly population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing care for participants and coordinate with the IDT.
• Assess patients through history, tests, and observations and consult with IDT.
• Educate patients and families on disease, wellness, and care plans.
• Safely administer medications and manage refills.
• Provide health teaching for individuals and groups.
• Complete nursing assessments and document care plans.
• Utilize assessment tools like PACE Nurse Assessment and Medication Management.

Skills

BLS certification

Ambulatory/home health experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center! As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities. Whether you're a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly - every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we're advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!

Time Type:

Part time

Department:

PACE Primary Care - Nursing

All Locations:

26 Sturgis Street - PACE Winthrop

Position Summary:

As a Nurse in our NEIGHBORHOOD PACE Program you will be part of a dynamic Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and work in an innovative model of care with proven positive impacts on helping older adults stay healthy, independent and active in a community health setting. We have one of the longest standing PACE Programs nationwide (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) and are part of an excellent organization that is one of the largest community health centers in the country. Primary location based in Winthrop.

Qualifications

• Responsible for the general oversight, assessment, planning, and construction of the nursing care delivered to the participant.
• Assess a patient through obtaining history, performing appropriate tests, making or collecting observations from the participant and caregivers, and consulting with other members of the IDT.
• Teaches patients and families health care regimens. Explains and provides information regarding disease and wellness, tests, results, medications, diet, exercise, and other aspects of the plan of care to patients.
• Safely and effectively administers medications, tests and treatments as ordered. Manages the refills of all patient medications with appropriate authorization by the provider.
• Provide and coordinate health teaching required by individuals, families and groups to maintain the optimal possible level of health.
• Completes biannual and status change nursing assessments for an assigned panel of participants in accordance with Care Planning Policy and documents problems, goals & interventions in the participant's care plan.
• Utilizes Assessment tools including but not limited to PACE Nurse Assessment and Medication Management to collect data.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred. Current Massachusetts license in nursing.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in ambulatory, home health, hospital or sub-acute setting preferred, equivalent training or related experience considered.
• A minimum of one year experience working with a frail or elderly population.
• Prior experience in interdisciplinary team setting a plus.

Pay range:

$40/hr up to $60/hr based on experience

EEO & Accommodation Statement:

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request

E-Verify Program Participation Statement:

NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.