Job description

The RN-PACE has overall responsibility for providing direct and indirect nursing care to assigned participants of PACE. Provides routine as well as emergent care for participants in the center, may be independent in the application of advanced nursing knowledge and skill.

· Collects patient data and completes required forms with appropriate responses according to PACE standards; identifies participant’s overt problems/needs and sets priorities; identifies problems requiring further referral and/or follow-up; interprets and records latest diagnostic results; performs advanced nursing assessment using critical thinking skills.

· Develops a plan of care based on nursing process and which incorporates the plans of other disciplines and continuing care needs; includes the patient/family in developing or revising the plan of care; makes referrals to multidisciplinary support services. . Initial and periodic assessments (minimally every 6 months) to be completed prior to the scheduled team meeting. Communicates participant changes to team members.

· Care provided conforms to accepted practice standards; provides correct treatments/procedures and other care as prescribed and according to patient care standards; demonstrates understanding of age-related characteristics and needs of patients served; explains nursing procedures in appropriate forms; provides participant and family education in coordination of 24 hour care delivery; identifies emergency situations and independently initiates advanced therapy; acts as coordinator of patient care with other health care personnel and evaluates patient care measures instituted; understands and demonstrates respect for patient rights and utilizes established mechanisms for management of ethical issues in patient care.

· Records patient care delivered as planned and any variation, with appropriate rationale; makes and records observations related to impending or associated problems; implements nursing measures related to impending or associated problems.

· Using nursing process, delegates nursing care to appropriate personnel; integrates cost effective measures into nursing practice; recognizes clinic problems and takes responsibility for documenting same; demonstrates active participation in QI processes; complies with PACE expectations to meet staffing demands based on patient care needs; complies with policies addressing safe working conditions; monitors unsafe working conditions; recognizes inappropriate and/or ineffective patient care management, resolves issue/problem and completes written reports; fulfills call for clinic as assigned.

· Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

· Associates’ or bachelor’s degree in nursing

· Registered nurse experience in an environment with a frail or elderly population

· Minimum of 1 year experience

· Drivers license required

· Current SC RN license

· CPR

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Medical-Surgical

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• Long term care
• Urgent care center

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Orangeburg, SC 29118: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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