Description

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

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

• Must maintain calm and professional demeanor.
• Documents assessments, care, and care coordination in the EHR.
• Completes regulatory assessments of PACE participants (annual, and semi-annual), as well as initial assessments.
• Provides medication reconciliation and communicates with PACE providers, facilities, and the pharmacy during assessments.
• Communicates effectively to the IDT and to family and caregivers, including providing instructions regarding medications and treatment.
• Performs skilled nursing care procedures such as wound care, fingerstick for blood glucose/INR, measures for and applies compression garments, and other care as assigned and according to licensure regulations.
• Provides patient education related to medications, inhalers/nebulizer treatments, and point of care testing such as blood glucose and INR.
• Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary (IDT) team meetings as assigned.
• Prepares nursing problems/interventions and evaluations for care plans and presents at IDT team meetings as assigned.
• Performs phlebotomy functions for participants when necessary. Identifies and labels specimens appropriately. Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions.
• Observes, records, and reports participants condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to medical providers, using SBAR format.
• Follows all Rocky Mountain PACE Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines. Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients, or families.
• Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.
• Performs other duties as required or requested by supervisor in a positive and helpful manner to ensure a smooth-running work area.

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 Rocky Mountain Policies and Procedures, Rocky Mountain 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 home care supervisor or manager.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program and licensed as a professional in the State of Colorado 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 preferred.
• 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 Colorado Drivers 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

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

• 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. Requires the ability to lift/carry up to 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.
• Environmental Conditions Working conditions may be noisy with fluctuating indoor temperatures. Must have the ability to work under moderate pressure 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.

REPORTS TO: RN Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program and licensed as a professional in the State of Colorado 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 preferred.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers.
• Must have a reliable transportation and must maintain current automobile insurance.
• Must be familiar and work efficiently 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
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
• Ability to perform phlebotomy functions