RN - PACE Elder Care Services at Cambridge Health Alliance Job Listing at DirectEmployers in Cambridge, MA (Job ID 4594417-2024-08-25)

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RN - PACE Elder Care Services

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**Date Posted:** 08/24/2024

**Requisition Number:** 8360

**Location:** CHA East Cambridge Care Center

**Work Days:** 8-hour supplemental weekday shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm

**Category:** Registered Nurse

**Department:** CHA PACE

**Job Type:** PT Less Than 20 HPW

**Work Shift:** Day

**Hours/Week:** 8.00

**Union Name:** MNA Cambridge

**Department Description:**

CHA PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA). CHA PACE serves adults 55 years and older with chronic medical and/or mental health difficulties with the goals of achieving the highest level of community independence and preventing nursing home placement. CHA PACE's high functioning interdisciplinary team works to fully integrate and coordinate medical and behavioral health care, community resources, and in-home support services.

**Job Purpose:**

The Enrollment RN is a crucial member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) who assesses senior adults experiencing a wide range of healthcare concerns in order to determine their eligibility for enrollment in the PACE Program. The Enrollment RN must be proficient in the geriatric assessment of older adults experiencing chronic medical conditions, dementia, and mental illnesses. They must also demonstrate expertise in clinical decision-making, clinical assessment, and triage in both home care and clinic settings, in order to support and/or direct participants' plans of care. In addition, they are expected to communicate 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

ARC or 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

1-3 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

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.-

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