RN Primary Nurse (PACE)

RN Primary Care Nurse PACE
Full-time, Benefit Eligible
Revere, MA
Sign-On Bonus $10,000

Everywhere you turn, you can feel it: Passion and commitment at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), the largest community health center in Massachusetts and one of the largest in the country. From the nurses and physicians on the frontlines of patient care, to the managers who shape policy, to the customer service representatives who keep our facilities running smoothly — everyone here has a role in making medicine better.

Striving to be an employer of choice, we offer progressive benefits, a variety of schedules, and the satisfaction of working with a diverse workforce whose unity of purpose is a real force for achievement. Plus, our Education & Training Institute is an attractive resource for many of our employees who seek to broaden their skill base and advance their careers.

As a Nurse in our NEIGHBORHOOD PACE Program you will be part of a dynamic Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and work in an innovative model of care with proven positive impacts on helping older adults stay healthy, independent and active in a community health setting. We have one of the longest standing PACE Programs nationwide (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) and are part of an excellent organization that is one of the largest community health centers in the country.

• Responsible for the general oversight, assessment, planning, and construction of the nursing care delivered to the participant.
• Assess a patient through obtaining history, performing appropriate tests, making or collecting observations from the participant and caregivers, and consulting with other members of the IDT.
• Teaches patients and families health care regimens. Explains and provides information regarding disease and wellness, tests, results, medications, diet, exercise, and other aspects of the plan of care to patients.
• Safely and effectively administers medications, tests and treatments as ordered. Manages the refills of all patient medications with appropriate authorization by the provider.
• Provide and coordinate health teaching required by individuals, families and groups to maintain the optimal possible level of health.
• Completes biannual and status change nursing assessments for an assigned panel of participants in accordance with Care Planning Policy and documents problems, goals & interventions in the participant’s care plan.
• Utilizes Assessment tools including but not limited to PACE Nurse Assessment and Medication Management to collect data.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred. Current Massachusetts license in nursing.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in ambulatory, home health, hospital or sub-acute setting preferred, equivalent training or related experience considered.
• A minimum of one year experience working with a frail or elderly population.
• Prior experience in interdisciplinary team setting a plus.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible spending and transportation accounts.
• Paid holidays, vacations, sick, and personal time.
• Generous staff development benefit.
• Excellent malpractice coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Free parking.
• And much more.

EBNHC opens our doors to people from all demographics and cultures. Our workforce is as diverse as the city we call home — in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age, as well as in cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts, and ideas.

Interested in applying? We encourage qualified applicants to apply using the link below.

Everywhere you turn, you can feel it: Passion and commitment at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), the largest community health center in Massachusetts and one of the largest in the country. From the nurses and physicians on the frontlines of patient care, to the managers who shape policy, to the customer service representatives who keep our facilities running smoothly — everyone here has a role in making medicine better. Striving to be an employer of choice, we offer progressive benefits, a variety of schedules, and the satisfaction of working with a diverse workforce whose unity of purpose is a real force for achievement. Plus, our Education & Training Institute is an attractive resource for many of our employees who seek to broaden their skill base and advance their careers. For the eighth time, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe! This award recognizes the most admired workplaces in the state voted on by the people who know them best — their employees. Read on to see how we’re striving to be an employer of choice. 1. SENSE OF PURPOSE Founded during the Civil Rights Movement, EBNHC provides high-quality care to all without regard to age, race/ethnicity, insurance status or ability to pay. As the largest community health center in Massachusetts and one of the largest in the nation, EBNHC opens its doors to patients from all demographics and cultures and provides them with the same quality care. Our staff is unified and passionate about fulfilling this mission. We believe we can change medicine for the better and we do it every day. 2. FOCUS ON DIVERSITY AND EQUITY Our workforce is as diverse as the city we call home — in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age, as well as in cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts, and ideas. We know that neighbors who share cultures, concerns, and goals understand one another, and that that understanding reduces barriers to care and opens doors to opportunity. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all inside and outside the health center. 3. STRONG LEADERSHIP EBNHC’s leaders are instrumental in shaping healthcare policy across Massachusetts and is dedicated to creating equity in medicine. Their efforts along with tireless work of our frontline staff have led to more than 100,000 vaccine doses administered in neighborhoods hit hardest by the pandemic including East Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop, Everett, and the South End. 4. TRAINING AND ADVANCEMENT Our Education & Training Institute is an attractive resource for many of our employees who seek to broaden their skill base and advance their careers. More than half of our employees reside in our service area. By bringing education and training opportunities to the community, we provide employees and community members with the education and skills needed to obtain well-paying jobs in health care, ultimately strengthening the local economy. 5. FLEXIBILITY AND PROGRESSIVE BENEFITS The workplace is undergoing a once-in-a-lifetime transformation, and organizations that embrace that change, and put their employees’ needs first rise to the top. To attract and retain outstanding staff members, we nurture and maintain a supportive environment that reflects our mission and culture. That includes offering important benefits like medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid time off, flexible spending and transportation accounts and excellent malpractice coverage so that you can be your best inside and outside of work.