RN - PACE Elder Service Plan - Full-time (36 hours per week)

Requisition Number: 11243

Pay Range: $42.00 - $94.90 per hour

: CHA East Cambridge Care Center

: Registered Nurse

: CHA PACE

: Full time

MNA Cambridge

Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: 36 hours/week; M/T/R/F 7 hours; W 8 hours.
Shift Start + End Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm variable shifts
Hours/Week: 36.00
Weekend Requirements: Rotating weekends
Holiday Requirements:Yes
On Call Requirements: No

About CHA PACE

Cambridge Health Alliance's Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a nationally recognized model of care that serves adults aged 55 and older living with chronic medical and/or mental health challenges.

At CHA PACE, our mission is to support our program participants in achieving the highest level of independence within their communities and preventing nursing home placement. Our high-functioning interdisciplinary team supports this goal by providing fully integrated medical and behavioral health services, community resources, and home-based care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse is a crucial member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), providing PACE program participants who experience a wide range of chronic healthcare needs with coordinated nursing care in their own homes. The RN demonstrates expertise in the assessment, case management, and implementation of participants’ overall plans of care. They also utilize evidence-based nursing interventions to support these comprehensive care plans, as well as collaborate with the enrollment team in performing initial assessments of participants’ home care needs, such as medication reconciliation and warm hand-offs to other IDT members. In addition, the RN communicates the current status of participants to the IDT, including new problems and/or problems indicating a significant change in status, in order to inform best practices for continued care.

Qualifications

Current RN MA licensure required

AHA BLS Provider certification required; Phlebotomy skills preferred

B.S. in Nursing preferred

Reliable transportation to make daily home visits in the CHA PACE service area

One to three years of home care experience preferred

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

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.