RN, PACE

MassPACE; Winthrop (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

NeighborHealth in Winthrop, MA is seeking a Part-time Registered Nurse for the PACE Primary Care nursing team. Primary location is 26 Sturgis Street, Winthrop, with responsibilities in a dynamic IDT-driven care model for older adults.

The ideal candidate holds a Massachusetts nursing license, BLS, and 2+ years of ambulatory or elderly-care experience, with prior interdisciplinary team exposure considered a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.
• A minimum of one year experience working with a frail or elderly population.
• Prior experience in interdisciplinary team setting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care, including health maintenance, teaching, counseling, planning and restoration for optimal functioning and comfort.
• Assess a patient by obtaining history, performing appropriate tests, observations, and consulting with the IDT.
• Safely and effectively administer medications, manage refills with provider authorization.
• Provide and coordinate health teaching required by individuals, families and groups to maintain health.
• Complete biannual and status change nursing assessments for assigned participants per Care Planning Policy.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

RN, PACE# Careers## RN, PACEApply: Onsite: 26 Sturgis Street - PACE Winthrop: Part time: Posted Yesterday: R0007621**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! Interested in this position? Apply online and create a personal candidate account! **Current Employees of NeighborHealth**- Please use our internal careers portal to apply for positions. To learn more about working at NeighborHealth and our benefits, please visit our Careers Page.**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.*Job Description Summary*A Registered Nurse holds ultimate responsibility for direct and indirect nursing care, including providing nursing care, health maintenance, teaching, counseling, planning and restoration for optimal functioning and comfort. Skills include demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the department’s immediate needs and long term growth goals, showing initiative, using critical thinking to problem solve independently, exhibiting leadership qualities, and effectively engaging with the clinical team. 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**Federal Trade Commission Statement:** According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps.” Job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.**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.