RN- PACE- Elder Service
Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: July 16, 2021
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Job Description:
CHA PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
(PACE) at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA). CHA PACE serves adults
55 years and older with chronic medical and/or mental health
difficulties with the goals of achieving the highest level of
community independence and preventing nursing home placement. CHA
PACE's high functioning interdisciplinary team works to fully
integrate and coordinate medical and behavioral health care,
community resources, and in-home support services. Duties and responsibilities This position is a float RN position within PACE supporting all
the nursing roles: PACE home care, clinic/phone triage, PACE
enrollment, etc. Provides nursing care to frail and disabled 55+ adults as a
member of a PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly)
interdisciplinary team with the goal of supporting frail and
disabled older adults so they can live in the community with
support. Nurses are expected to perform with a high degree of
independence and personal accountability. They must be proficient
in thegeriatric assessment of elders with chronic illness,
dementia, and mental illness as well as perform assessments, triage
in the home or clinic setting to support and/or direct the
participant's plan of care. Demonstrates sound judgment and discretion in handling
confidential information/HIPPA regulations. Meets attendance and
punctuality guidelines. Complete MDS and other clinical assessments. Demonstrates sound judgment and discretion in handling
confidential information/HIPPA regulations. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Experience Current RN MA licensure required. AHA BLS required; Phlebotomy skills preferred B.S. in nursing Reliable transportation to make daily home visits in the CHA
PACE Highly developed geriatric assessment and clinical skills Experience at a PACE plan, working on an interdisciplinary team,
etc. is desired Fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, etc. is
desired Clinical experience with geriatric, behavioral health and/or
disabled populations is desired [cha013017]
Keywords: Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge , RN- PACE- Elder Service, Other , Cambridge, Massachusetts
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