RN - PACE Home Care

Reid Physician Associates, Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Indiana is seeking a dedicated RN for home care services. You will assess and implement care for elderly participants, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 1 year experience in geriatric nursing and holds a valid RN license in Indiana. This role offers a supportive environment where team members contribute to community well-being and patient care, reflecting the organization's commitment to quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year RN experience in geriatric services required.
• Thorough knowledge of current community health nursing practice preferred.
• Licensure as RN in the State of Indiana is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assess home care needs of elderly participants.
• Develop and revise care plans as part of a team.
• Coordinate implementation of home care services.

Skills

Assessment of home care needs

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Coordination of home care services

Communication with vendors

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Durable Medical Equipment

CMS PACE regulations

Job description

RN - PACE Home Care0106 PACE**Schedule:** Day Shift. 40 hours weekly. 8:00am – 5:00pm**About the Position**Responsible for the development and implementation of home care services for Reid Health PACE participants, including the coordination of all Durable Medical Equipment and nursing home care.**Overview of Responsibilities*** Assesses, using the nursing process, the home care needs of a frail elderly population, and identifies and develops specific plans of care.* Participates in the development and revision of the participant’s plan of care as a member of the interdisciplinary team.* Coordinates the implementation of all home care services, which includes nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and personal care services, to ensure that quality service is provided to meet client needs.* Coordinates and authorizes all Durable Medical Equipment.* Coordinates and supervises all nursing care for Reid Health PACE participants in the nursing home/boarding home according to program standards. Includes interaction with other facility staff and taking part in the Home Safety Assessment.* Accesses home care services system, makes recommendations, and offers solutions to revise or modify systems to better meet participant needs.* Actively participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings.* Fosters communication between home care vendor(s) and IDT.* Assists with pre-enrollment in-home assessments.* Complies with CMS PACE regulations as they pertain to this role.* Performs other duties as assigned.This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.**Education & E****xperience*** Minimum Education Required: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)* Minimum Education Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)* Minimum Experience Required: 1 year of experience as RN in geriatric services* Minimum Experience Preferred: 3 or more years of thorough knowledge of current community health nursing practice as a RN in geriatric services with 1 year of experience in supervision**Licensure & Certification*** Licensure: Licensed as a RN in the State of Indiana* Certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPRReid Health's inpatient hospital is a 189-bed, regional referral center with a Level lll Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center designation. Reid Health's outpatient services include more than 40 specialties and sub-specialties throughout an eight-county service area. With more than 3,100 employees, 100 volunteers, and 170 healthcare clinicians on staff, Reid Health believes in wholeness -- in body, mind, and spirit.The minute you step through Reid's doors, you'll be surrounded by friendly faces. Each of our employees plays an important role in the friendly and caring environment we call Reid Health.It's more than a place to work.Reid team members are involved in and care for our community, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie. They are the reason our patients feel safe and cared for. And they are the reason Reid Health is ranked among the best in quality care.Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Reid Health. Therefore, Reid Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. This applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.