RN, Primary Nurse PACE

Position: PACE Registered Nurse (RN)

Overview: The PACE RN will perform primary care duties while focusing on annual wellness checks for PACE participants. Training will be provided, and shadowing opportunities are available in the field. On a typical day, the RN will attend a morning team meeting, participate in a huddle clinic, and see patients from 10 AM to 4 PM. Occasionally, the RN will conduct annual wellness checks in the afternoon. They will see approximately 5-15 patients per day.

Position Summary: As a Nurse in the NEIGHBORHOOD PACE Program, you will be part of a dynamic Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and contribute to an innovative care model that supports older adults in staying healthy and independent. The PACE program has one of the longest-standing programs for elderly care nationwide, offering an opportunity to work in one of the largest community health centers in the country.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee, assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to PACE participants.
• Assess patients by gathering histories, performing tests, and consulting with caregivers and IDT members.
• Educate patients and families on health regimens, wellness, medications, diet, and more.
• Safely administer medications, tests, and treatments; manage medication refills with provider approval.
• Provide health education to individuals, families, and groups to help maintain optimal health.
• Conduct biannual and status change nursing assessments for an assigned panel of participants, documenting care plans.
• Utilize assessment tools like PACE Nurse Assessment and Medication Management to collect data.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred.
• Current Massachusetts nursing license required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in ambulatory, home health, hospital, or sub-acute settings preferred (equivalent training may be considered).
• At least one year of experience working with frail or elderly populations.
• Experience in an interdisciplinary team setting is a plus.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending and Transportation Accounts
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Generous Staff Development Benefit
• Excellent Malpractice Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Free Parking
• And Much More

Selling Points:

• Opportunity to transition to a permanent position
• $10,000 sign-on bonus upon permanent hire
• Great benefits upon permanent employment
• Free onsite parking

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.