About the job:The
Triage Nurse Manager under the supervision of and in collaboration with the Clinic Manager, provides oversight and management of the overall clinical and operational effectiveness of the PACE clinic to ensure consistency and high-quality care is provided to program participants.
Pay: $85,000-$95,000 Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Associated Degree in Nursing (RN), Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school in nursing preferred.
- Unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State employed required
- A minimum of one year's experience in working with the frail or elderly population
- Nurse management experience in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting strongly preferred.
- Must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.
- Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
Essentials: - In collaboration with the Clinic Manager provides oversight, management and direction of the overall operational and clinical effectiveness of the PACE clinic.
- In collaboration with program leadership, provides oversight, management, and coordination of the consistency and quality of the twenty-four (24) hour care provided to program participants.
- Provides direct supervision and support to the nurses.
- Assess the acute needs of participants either via telephone or in-person triage, prioritizing participant needs based on urgency and acuity.
- Provide clinical advice, recommendations for symptom management and recommendations for appropriate medical interventions that are within the nursing scope of practice, referring to providers when necessary.
Senior Community Care of North Carolina - PACE:Senior Community Care of North Carolina - PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.
PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Our team members include clinical professionals, personal care providers, van drivers, activity assistants and culinary employees among others. Unlike some clinical environments, PACE centers offer employees flexible work schedules, with most positions only requiring occasional weekends. Team members have an opportunity to get to know their patients and build meaningful relationships. SCCNC helps foster a work-life balance by offering employees paid-time off benefits as part of our comprehensive benefits package.
With the internal slogan "The care you need to remain in the home you LOVE", this "one stop shop" prides itself in building relationships with the participants as well as their families, and creating personalized care plans that work for everyone. This vibrant, young, and diverse team lives in close proximity to the beach and the mountains, as well as surrounded by highly regarded colleges and universities and access to premier healthcare. Join us at Senior Community Care of North Carolina and become a part of a healthcare team that is dedicated to creating thoughtful, caring and flexible work environments for our team members.
In our 2022 Great Place to Work survey, employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not "just a job". Create happiness for those who need it. Join us today!
