Are you an RN who is looking for a true work-life balance? Are you frustrated with working weekends? Are you tired of missing those special family moments because you had to work that holiday? Are you tired of job hunting for the “right place” to work in your Nursing career? Wouldn’t it be nice to actually enjoy going to work?

It’s the simple things and work-life balance that separates PACE CNY from all others. We value your time and we want you to enjoy those family moments. Come enjoy a position within our collaborative team and enjoy being a Nurse again! Enjoy working Monday-Friday with no evenings, no weekends and get paid to take holidays off to enjoy with your loved ones. Enjoy building a rapport with your colleagues and making a difference in those that we care for daily! Welcome to PACE CNY!

The Clinic RN at PACE (115 Creek Cir, East Syracuse, NY 13057) works in a clinic/practice setting in collaboration with our talented interdisciplinary team and provides direct nursing care to PACE CNY participants. The RN is is responsible for assessment of health needs; promotes and aids in maintaining the health of the participants through teaching and initiating appropriate preventative interventions; and acts as the primary support to the providers.

Responsibilities

Conducts nursing assessment of participants and provides nursing care for ongoing or episodic illnesses.
Reviews participant’s medical record to ascertain pertinent information for follow-up during clinic visit.
Observes participant and assesses for changes in clinical and/or functional status and initiates appropriate follow-up actions; reports changes in condition and/or concerns to provider or clinical coordinator as appropriate.
Provides skilled nursing care and prescribed treatments to PACE participants; assesses and documents data relevant to the participant’s current health status, medical history and care plan needs; communicates changes in needs to appropriate team members.
Provides telephone triage; makes an assessment of the participant’s problem after careful questioning and active listening to what is said and through subtle indicators such as incomplete responses, tone of voice, etc.; provides advice for minor problems; requests Home Care skilled nursing visit for further assessment or makes arrangements for the participant to be seen in the clinic the same day/next day as appropriate; seeks guidance from a provider based upon participant’s symptomology, risk factors, advance directives, etc.; facilitates 911 activation for severe, life threatening symptoms or caller’s preference.
Prepares, administers and records medications, treatments and procedures according to clinic policies, procedures and standards of nursing practice. Transcribes provider orders; implements or communicates orders to appropriate staff for follow-up and implementation (congregate housing staff, home care, etc.), processes encounter paper work; maintains clinic logs and tracking ledgers as required; may assist with new employee orientation. Provides 1:1 education to participant and/or caregiver/family as appropriate for changes in medications/initiation of new treatment, new diagnosis, etc. and documents intervention in EMP.
Assists in patient care coordination; promotes and maintains health of participants enrolled in PACE through health teaching, counseling, and initiation of appropriate preventative interventions; maintains patient confidentiality; promotes an environment for participants that acknowledges and respects the participant’s individuality and rights during treatments and procedures.
Recognizes and responds to emergent situations in the Day Center and manages staff and others as necessary.
Ensures information and reports are communicated from reporting and care planning meetings to clinic and staff daily.
Provides for the emotional, physical comfort and safety of the participant/family members while in the clinic; may also provide direction and guidance to other clinic staff to meet participant’s needs.
Orders and maintains stock supplies and medications as assigned.
Participates in QAPI activities and attends assigned committee/task force meetings as requested.
Demonstrates adherence to all compliance policies and procedures. Is responsible for promoting and fostering compliance in the workplace.
Ensures the highest quality of care by performing responsibilities according to the highest professional standards.
Demonstrates knowledge of PACE/D&TC Emergency Preparedness Plan and can verbalize their role during an event.

Qualifications

Degree from an accredited school of nursing required.
Must have NYS RN license in good standing and current registration.
Minimum one (1) year of acute care/long term care or physician office setting preferably in geriatric setting required.
Proven patient assessment skills.
Current knowledge of best practice nursing standards and care.
Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
Strong clinical and multitasking skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, residents, and families from diverse backgrounds who may have physical, sensory and mental impairments.
Prior charge nurse experience a plus.
Proficient with computers and able to learn new software rapidly.

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Benefits/Compensation

Pay Range $81,101 - $89,960 per year
Excellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance
Disability coverage
Tuition Reimbursement Program
401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans
Discounted Gym Membership
Free Loretto Health Clinic Visits
Generous Paid Time-Off Accrual
Fun events for employees
Convenient locations with free parking
Employee Coaches - to help you achieve life goals
Diaper Assistance Program
Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites!

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