Position Title: Registered Nurse- PACE Program
Department: PACE
Supervisor: Nurse Manager
Status / Hours per week: Non-Exempt / 40 hours
Pay Range: The expected base pay for the position is $36-$65.02 per hour and may be increased based on other factors, such as language, certifications, etc.
Note: The PACE RN position is based within UCC's PACE Centers, with visits to participants' homes as needed. The regular schedule is Monday- Friday (8am- 4pm).
Primary Function:
Provide comprehensive nursing care to PACE participants in the center setting, including assessments, medication administration, treatments, and coordination of care. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality services that promote participant independence and well-being. Provide home visits as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Complete initial and semi-annual nursing assessments for participants.
Implement physician orders and document all interventions in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Conduct nursing assessments for pre-enrollees and complete the nursing section of the MDS; review and sign completed MDS forms.
Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans for assigned participants.
Manage medication plans, including ordering from the pharmacy, coordinating timely deliveries, ensuring administration, and providing education to participants and caregivers to promote adherence.
Collaborate with Contracted nursing agencies, Assisted Living Facilities, rest homes, and nursing facilities to ensure continuity of care.
Perform monthly medication audits to ensure medications administered and dispensed at the center are not expired or compromised; document findings using audit tools.
Provide nursing assessments and interventions according to daily schedules and episodic needs at the PACE center.
Administer immunization screenings and vaccinations per policy and procedure.
Document all nursing interventions accurately using designated EMR tools.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with participants and caregivers to enhance quality care.
Report, document, and track infections, wounds, and falls; assist with data analysis and improvement initiatives; monitor vaccination administration.
Support training, supervision, and competency evaluation of Medical Assistants and Health Aides in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Center Manager.
Provide clinical supervision, guidance, and resources for Medical Assistants and Health Aides at the PACE Center.
Oversee and review data input by Medical Assistants and Health Aides to ensure accuracy and authorize documentation for the medical record.
Participate in all clinical meetings (morning huddles, team meetings, intake, staff meetings) and designated family meetings.
Participate in the on-call rotation as scheduled.
Perform home visits as needed.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Nurse Manager.
| Location | Roxbury, MA |
| Salary | $36–$65.02 Per Hour |