Registered Nurse

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Clinic Manager, provides skilled nursing care to participants. This position is responsible for working directly with the Interdisciplinary Team and participant family members or caregivers to achieve the goals of the care plan. Communicates to the family or caregiver and provides appropriate patient education. Promotes professional working relationships with both internal and external customers. Adheres to and supports all organizational policies and procedures and standards. Promotes teamwork!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizational (Core Rating Factors):

• Ensure discretion with confidential information.
• Maintains courteous, helpful and professional behavior on the job. Will support the success of the entire team by promoting a collaborative work environment.
• Adheres to all PACE of West Baltimore Policies and Procedures, Safety Policies and Procedures, and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Consistently contributes to problem-solving and cooperates with identified resolutions.
• Must demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality.
• Brings issues and process improvement ideas to the attention of the Supervisor.
• Maintains verbal and written skills required for the position.
• Attends meetings and participates in committees as required.
• Completes annual trainings as required.

• Adheres to Company Dress Code Policy.
• Demonstrates appropriate level of time management in support of co-workers and the entire team.

Departmental (Job Specific Tasks):

The principle duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Must maintain calm and professional demeanor.

1. Performs blood draws and other laboratory testing, medical management, IV therapies, wound care, etc. as directed by medical providers.

1. Documents test results and examinations in the EMR.

1. Implements orders written by medical providers.

1. Provides medication reconciliation and communicates with facilities and the pharmacy.

1. Communicates effectively to the IDT and to family and caregivers, including providing instructions regarding medications and treatment.

1. Performs phlebotomy functions for participants when necessary. Identifies and labels specimens appropriately.

1. Observes, records, and reports participant’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians

1. Follows all PACE of West Baltimore Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines.

1. Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients, or families. Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions.

1. Maintains professional and courteous behavior on the job. Ensures customer satisfaction. Will support the success of the entire healthcare team.

1. Maintains safe working environment. Follows PACE of West Baltimore Safety Policies and Procedures.

1. Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.

1. Performs other duties as required or requested in a positive and helpful manner to ensure a smooth-running work area.

1. Additional responsibilities will be added at managers discretion, as career growth opportunities and responsibilities are constantly arising in our flexible and start-up environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program and licensed as a professional in Maryland is required.
• One year of health care experience in hospital, long-term or home health care setting with 1 year of experience with a frail or elderly population is required.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and criminal background check.
• Must have a current Driver’s License and driving record must be in compliance with Company policy. Must maintain current automobile insurance.
• Must be efficient with computer applications such as email, navigating the internet, using electronic timekeeping, and Electronic Health Records.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, co-workers, vendors, medical staff, and the public.
• Must be free of communicable diseases that can be readily transmitted in the workplace. TB test is required within first 7 days of employment. Hep B vaccinations are offered but not required.
• Operates in full compliance with all applicable federal, state and local fire, health, safety, sanitation, Emergency procedures and other Standards prescribed in law or regulations.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of practical nursing to provide on-going care for participants.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy functions.
• Skilled in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skilled in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

• Current Driver’s License, reliable transportation, a satisfactory driving record and proof of auto insurance.

ABOUT PACE of West Baltimore

PACE of West Baltimore (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is an integrated, home and community-based care model designed to help seniors maintain their independence and remain part of their communities for as long as safely possible. We care for our participants through a harmony of center-based services and personalized in-home care, spanning clinical, behavioral, and social services.

PACE is a proven, cost-effective care model, saving states an average of 13% versus other Medicaid services, including nursing homes and community-based waiver programs. PACE of West Baltimore’s unique approach to PACE is enhanced by our deep expertise in in-home care, clinical geriatrics, data analytics, and virtual care technology, all for the purpose of improving the health and quality of life of our patients.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

PACE of West Baltimore is an Alcohol/Drug/Smoke-Free Workplace

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Requirements - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; lift heavy objects; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk, see, hear and smell. Requires full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination; requires the ability to use department equipment, to communicate effectively; The employee is occasionally required to reach and stretch with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to endure extremes in temperature and may work in hazardous environments where personal protective equipment is required. May be required to transfer participants needing total assist with proper technique and safety equipment if necessary. Requires the ability to use and repair department equipment. Requires the ability to lift/carry up to 65 pounds and push or pull objects exceeding 150 pounds, using appropriate body mechanics
• Visual, Hearing and Communication Requirements - Requires corrected vision and hearing to within normal range, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written form with all levels of personnel within and outside of the organization.
• Pressure Factor - Requires working under stressful conditions. Moderate pressure to meet scheduled and recurring deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working conditions may be noisy with fluctuating indoor temperatures. Must have the ability to work under moderate pressure in order to meet scheduled appointments or deadlines while dealing with frail, disabled and/or confused participants/clients. Subject to individuals who may have the potential for physical or verbal aggression. May be exposed to a risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids, communicable diseases and other conditions common in a clinic environment. Subject to unpleasant odors.
• Environmental Conditions –Workspace may be shared. Working conditions may be noisy with fluctuating indoor temperatures. May be exposed to a risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, substances, and other conditions common to an office environment. Subject to unpleasant odors.