What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse / LPN (Weekends) position at Senior Care Partners PACE?
Weekend Field Registered Nurse
The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) offers a variety of services, with many of them provided onsite at a PACE Center.
PACE is an alternative to nursing home care and – through an interdisciplinary care team (IDT) of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, therapists, van drivers, and aides – coordinates and provides preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services, so older individuals can continue living in the community.
Why You'll Love it Here:
- Purpose
- Professional Development
- Paid Holidays
- PTO and SIck Time
- Internal opportunities for growth
- Team Support
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings
- Employee Assistance
- And MORE!
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conducting participant assessments: Perform in-person evaluations to determine the appropriate level of care, responding to emergent, urgent, or non-urgent needs.
- Providing direct nursing care: Administer wound care, IV hydration, lab draws, and other nursing tasks during home visits, ensuring the best outcomes for participants.
- Coordinating care: Collaborate with physicians, family members, and multidisciplinary teams to create a holistic care plan that addresses all aspects of the participant’s health.
- Responding to communications: Answer calls from primary care providers and other staff promptly, triaging concerns as needed and documenting all interactions.
- Emergency response and follow-up care: Take immediate action in emergency situations and provide ongoing support for participants.
- Participating in quality improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by providing feedback and participating in staff development and training initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Nursing License: Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and currently licensed to practice in Michigan.
- Experience: At least 1-2 years of home care nursing experience (5 years preferred), including experience with frail or elderly populations.
- Skills: Strong clinical, communication, and critical thinking skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook is required.
- CPR Certification: Current certification (or willingness to obtain it through Senior Care Partners PACE).
- Personal Attributes: Ability to work independently, manage stressful situations, and provide excellent customer service to participants and their families.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be fully vaccinated or willing to become vaccinated against:
Influenza, MMR, Varicella, Tdap/Td, COVID-19, and Hepatitis B - Must meet CMS competency standards prior to working independently
- Must be willing to work beyond normal hours and take part in our on-call rotation
- Comfortable working in varied home environments and all-weather conditions
Join Us!
If you’re ready to do meaningful work in a place where you feel you truly belong, where partnership drives every interaction, and where excellence and ownership guide how we care for our participants and one another, we invite you to apply. Senior Care Partners PACE is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.