PACE RN
About The Position
Care Guide Partners PACE is a part of Hosparus Health. As a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider, we work to empower people 55 and older with the support they need to stay in the homes they know and love as they age. PACE helps seniors who need nursing home-level care maintain their independence by providing all the medical care and support services they need to continue living comfortably and safely at home. Schedule: PRN (as needed) Position Summary: The PACE RN is responsible for assessing and identifying participant/family/caregiver needs and providing general and skilled nursing care to participants. The PACE RN plans, evaluates, implements and documents the individualized nursing care provided to a participant in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care and the policies and expectations of the PACE program according to regulatory standards. The PACE RN is responsible for care coordination and collaboration among the Interdisciplinary Team as well as other medical providers, and oversees the care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
Requirements
- Licensed RN in the state of Kentucky.
- One year of nursing experience required, preferably in a skilled nursing facility, home or community health environment.
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or must receive appropriate training upon hire.
- Must maintain CPR certification.
- Must have flexibility to travel to deliver care in participant homes, within the service footprint.
- Proficiency with technology-based tools, including electronic medical record.
- Able to work independently and as an effective member of a team.
- Excellent communication skills, with ability to communicate with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization and external stakeholders from varied backgrounds.
- Excellent organizational skills; able to multitask and maintain numerous initiatives with time sensitivity.
- Working knowledge of principles and practices of healthcare, healthcare systems, managed care, Medicare and Medicaid benefits and regulations.
- Knowledge of safety and infection control requirements for healthcare facilities.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assessing and identifying participant/family/caregiver needs
- Providing general and skilled nursing care to participants
- Planning, evaluating, implementing and documenting the individualized nursing care provided to a participant in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care and the policies and expectations of the PACE program according to regulatory standards
- Care coordination and collaboration among the Interdisciplinary Team as well as other medical providers
- Overseeing the care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants
