PACE RN

Everent Health & Affiliates • Elizabethtown, KY

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Care Guide Partners PACE, a part of Hosparus Health, is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider. The organization empowers individuals aged 55 and older to remain in their homes by offering comprehensive medical care and support services, typically provided at a nursing home level, to ensure comfortable and safe independent living. The PACE RN is responsible for assessing and identifying the needs of participants, families, and caregivers, and delivering general and skilled nursing care. This role involves planning, evaluating, implementing, and documenting individualized nursing care in adherence to the interdisciplinary plan of care and PACE program standards. The PACE RN also coordinates care and collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team and other medical providers, while overseeing care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.

Requirements

• Licensed RN in the state of Kentucky
• One year of nursing experience required
• 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
• Nursing experience preferably in a skilled nursing facility, home or community health environment

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees