SE Primary Nurse - Springfield, MA

Fallon Health • $96K *

Springfield, MA 01109In-Person

Healthcare

Less than 5 years of experience

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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current RN license in Massachusetts
CPR and Alzheimer's certification (or willingness to obtain within 60 days)
At least two years of recent experience in direct care for adults or chronically disabled persons
Experience with electronic medical records
Reliable transportation required

Responsibilities

Advocate for the best care tailored to each participant's unique situation
Foster relationships with caregivers and participants
Lead and coordinate the healthcare team
Develop individualized care plans
Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments
Monitor and evaluate therapeutic interventions
Document all aspects of participant care accurately

Benefits

Participate in training and orientation of new nursing staff
Engage in interdisciplinary team processes
Opportunity to assist in various nursing services
Involvement in site-specific committees
Participate in nursing 'on-call' rotation

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Full Job Description

Overview

Brief Summary of purpose

Responsible for the effective management and delivery of direct nursing care to PACE participants in any setting utilizing nursing process and adhering to standards of nursing practice.

Responsibilities

Primary Job Responsibilities

Primary nurse not only has the responsibility for the participant, but the authority to advocate for the best care for the participant unique to their situation.
Fostering a relationship with the caregiver and participant.
Primary Nurse will take on a Leadership Role.
Effectively communicate with the healthcare team.
Assigns tasks and duties to the healthcare team; ensure the tasks are completed; responsible for their panel.
Develops an individualized plan of care.
Accountability for assessments, communicating needs and coordinating the care team.
Primary nurse develops the plan of care
Reviews and implements Provider's orders.
Conducts nursing assessments according to policy guidelines including physical, psychosocial, behavioral, and MDS-HC as indicated.
Involves participants and significant other(s) based on needs and abilities.
Delivers care to participants in any setting, including skilled services, based on individualized needs and according to age-appropriate nursing standards.
Provides for cultural and diverse needs of participants when providing care.
Monitors and evaluates therapeutic interventions.
Delegates and or accepts participants' care responsibilities to other members of the health care team, when appropriate.
Identifies emergency situations and initiates appropriate nursing orders/interventions.
Meets the needs of participants in a timely manner.
Participates in the interdisciplinary team (IDT) process and collaborates with IDT members to meet the needs of participants.
Consistently documents all aspects of participant care, including significant changes in health status, monthly nurses' notes and health care teaching in the medical record.
Participates in training and orientation of new nursing staff as assigned.
Assists in the delivery of other nursing services as assigned.
Participates in the nursing "on-call" rotation as assigned.
Initiates and completes falls, infection, grievance and incident reports
Participates in CMS calls when deemed necessary.
Active participant in the site specific committees.
Participates in the post IDT huddle and any other additional meetings
Any additional tasks deemed necessary by the Clinical Nurse Manager and or Site Director.
Assumes the role of the home care nurse, floor or triage nurse per the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager or Site Director as appropriate.
Performs all duties in accordance with FCHP and Summit ElderCare policies and procedures.
Functions independently to administer medications and treatments as ordered by the provider. Functions independently in the primary nurse role. Independent in performing a nursing assessment and executing the plan of care in all settings the participant maybe in.
Medication administration
Performing bladder scans, EKG, Point of Care, and glucometer testing

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

License/Certifications:

Current license as an RN in the state of Massachusetts
CPR and Alzheimer's certification, or willingness to be certified within 60 days of hire, is essential.
Access to reliable transportation to perform work throughout the PACE center's service area (30-mile radius) when needed. Willingness to occasionally assist other SE PACE centers either in person or remotely, as appropriate, when there is an opening or a gap in coverage

Experience:

At least two years of recent experience in the direct care of adults or chronically disabled persons with at least one year caring for a frail or elderly population.Ambulatory care or home care experience helpful.
Ability to use an electronic medical record.

Other:

Reliable Transportation Required

Pay Range Disclosure:

In accordance with the Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act, the compensation for this position is $96,000 per year, which reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay at the time of posting. Final compensation will depend on the candidate's experience, skills, and fit with the role's responsibilities.

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About Fallon Health

Fallon Health is a non-profit health care services organization that provides health care services designed to meet the unique and changing needs of all we serve. We are committed to providing our members with the highest quality health care products and services, while also providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our communities by providing innovative, high-quality, and affordable health care services.

Learn more about Fallon Health

Size

1,200 employees

Industry

Healthcare

Founded

1977

* Ladders Estimates

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