Registered Nurse
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides general and skilled nursing care to PACE participants. The RN carries out interventions in accordance with each participant’s plan of care, implements primary care orders, evaluates complaints in person or by telephone, develops appropriate care plans, educates participants, caregivers, and families, and communicates participant conditions to primary caregivers, physicians, and the care team. The RN works with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive care for participants living at home or in community-based, skilled nursing, and residential settings. Duties include initial and periodic nursing assessments, triage, treatment and testing support, documentation and order management, coordination with outside providers and facilities, and participation in an after-hours and weekend on-call rotation as needed. The role also involves participant and family education, staff education, maintaining customer service standards, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, and safety guidelines. Senior CommUnity Care of Northern Kentucky is a PACE provider serving individuals age 55 and older with personalized healthcare and supportive services intended to help them live safely and independently in their homes and communities. The position is based in Florence, Kentucky, and includes work at the center and in home care.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse licensure in Kentucky.
- Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and access to transportation.
- Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before direct participant contact.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population.
Responsibilities
- Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings when requested; communicate participant changes and collaborate on care plans and care coordination.
- Develop and implement comprehensive plans of care with clinical staff and the Interdisciplinary Team to support participants in living safely in the community and other care settings.
- Provide skilled nursing care in the PACE clinic and during home visits.
- Conduct comprehensive initial nursing assessments and nursing reassessments when directed or needed.
- Provide general and skilled nursing care; implement care plans and physician orders; observe, document, and report participant conditions and treatment responses; triage participants and assist with treatment, examinations, and testing.
- Participate in the nursing on-call rotation to provide after-hours and weekend assistance as needed.
- Receive and triage participant complaints and respond to participant needs.
- Review and sign orders, distribute orders and instructions to appropriate staff and contracted personnel, and maintain participant records and documentation.
- Coordinate care with outside providers and facilities, and accompany participants to specialist appointments or visit hospitals and other facilities when needed.
- Provide treatment instructions and nursing education to participants and families.
- Help maintain the clinic and examination rooms, including supplies and cleanliness.
- Maintain customer service standards and recommend improvements to participant and family or caregiver satisfaction.
- Review participant records and staff documentation and complete medical-record documentation according to organizational standards.
- Ensure activities comply with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and contractual requirements.
- Maintain productive working relationships with contracted providers.
- Model, coach, and support integration of program cultural standards within the team.
- Follow and ensure clinical staff follow organizational policies and CDC and OSHA safety guidelines.
- Educate staff about care and treatment of elderly people as needed.
- Practice within the scope of nursing authority.
- Handle potentially infectious specimens using appropriate biohazard precautions and Universal Precautions.
- Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of company, employee, participant, and family information.
- Participate in continuing education, required staff and training meetings, and maintain required professional affiliations and certifications.
- Perform other duties as required or requested.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) with discretionary contribution
- Paid time off and personal days
- Life insurance and short-term disability
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness incentives up to $350
- Early access to up to 50% of earnings
- Referral bonuses and scholarship opportunities
- Career growth and ongoing development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
