RN, Primary Nurse PACE

NeighborHealth; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Boston is seeking a qualified nursing professional to oversee patient care. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, administering medications, and providing health education to patients and families. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, current Massachusetts license, and relevant experience, especially with an elderly population. Competitive pay rates are offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in ambulatory, home health, hospital or sub-acute setting preferred.
• At least one year experience working with a frail or elderly population.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general oversight and planning of nursing care.
• Administer medications and coordinate health teaching.
• Complete nursing assessments for assigned participants.

Skills

Patient assessment

Health teaching

Medication management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Current Massachusetts nursing license

Current BLS certification

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications and 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.

NeighborHealth opens our doors to people from all demographics and cultures. Our workforce is as diverse as the city we call home - in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age, as well as in cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts, and ideas.

Pay range: $40/hr up to $60/hr based on experience.