PACE Registered Nurse at Hosparus Health

Frankfort, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered nursing, Patient data collection, Care planning, Wound care, Medication administration, Nursing interventions, Patient education, Observation skills, Nursing judgment, Communication skills, Documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, CPR certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

As a Bluegrass PACE Care team member, you will be a part of a program providing all-inclusive healthcare that keeps Kentuckians aged 55+, who may otherwise need nursing home care, living safely at home. Our PACE experts work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to decide what’s best for each PACE participant, bringing all aspects of medical and personal care, plus social and support services. Most care services are provided at the PACE Center, including transportation to and from the Center. Be on the forefront of holistic care for our Kentucky community by joining our PACE program team! At BCN we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference. Join #TeamBCN where your work matters, and your time is valued. Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, with on-call Position Summary: The PACE Registered Nurse performs all activities related to registered nurse services to achieve program goals and/or contracted service requirements at the PACE Center and the participant’s home. This includes collecting comprehensive patient data, identifying problems and needs, prioritizing care according to risk and acuity, collaborating with IDT to develop individualized care plans, collaborating with other disciplines, and making appropriate referrals. Direct care may include wound care, medication administration, and other appropriate nursing interventions. The PACE Registered Nurse will monitor patient responses to interventions and adjust if appropriate and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers. Position Qualifications: · Is a graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing. · Is currently licensed as Registered Nurse through the State Board of Nursing. · Must have at least one year of experience working with the frail and elderly. · Food handling permit, to be completed upon hire. · Skilled in nursing practice, able to cope with family emotional stress and tolerant of individual lifestyles. · Complies with accepted professional standards and principles. · Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. · Have satisfactory references from a nursing school, previous (or current) employers, and/or professional peers. · Have excellent observation skills, good nursing judgment and communication skills. Ability to provide good written documentation in a timely manner · Is self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision. · Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and has ability to work within an interdisciplinary team. · Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state minimum requirements. · Must comply with requirements of other facilities (hospitals, LTC facilities, etc.) related to flu or other vaccines if job duties require providing services in those facilities. · Team members will be expected to comply with Bluegrass Care Navigators (BCN) Employee Health, infectious disease, and vaccination policies. · May include key competencies Bluegrass Care Navigators is committed to creating a diverse environment and complies with Equal Employment Opportunity and Title VI guidelines. Employment with Bluegrass Care Navigators, as well as our services, are available to all qualified individuals. We embrace and celebrate differences of persons of varying age, ethnicity, gender, disability, race, color, sex (including sex characteristics, intersex traits, pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, religion, national origin, political affiliation, socioeconomic and family status, geographic region, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. It is the policy of Bluegrass Care Navigators to implement fair and effective personnel policies and to require all employees to serve the organization's mission and values.

Responsibilities

The PACE Registered Nurse collects patient data, identifies needs, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans. They provide direct nursing care, including wound care and medication administration, while monitoring patient responses and educating families.