What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Community Based PACE - Life Program - FT - Day - Bordentown position at Capital Health?
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Position Overview:
Community Based & Life Center
- Triages and assesses Participants in the home clinic setting and providing education resources.
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), including completion of initial medical history, physical exam, and functional nursing assessments of each new participant and semi-annual, annual, and unscheduled assessments; communicates changes in participant health or functional status to the interdisciplinary team members, and participates in development of the plan of care and coordination for 24-hour care delivery.
- Participates in daily program activities and provides comprehensive plan of care to meet participant needs and promote optimum health, independence and self-care.
- Communicates, counsels and guides participants and families regarding service needs and concerns; makes referrals as appropriate.
- Collaborates with Clinic RNs and RN Case Managers, regarding care delivered to Participants in the clinic and any transitions of care, through verbal and electronic communication.
- Maintains current written/electronic records and documents related to participant care.
- Actively serves on the Quality Committee. Involved in the development and implementation of QAPI activities.
- Conducts comprehensive nursing assessment of participants, at appropriate intervals, at times of status changes Registered Nurse (RN) and as needed with each participant, family members and caregivers.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Education:Associate's degree or graduate from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
- Experience:One year working with the frail elderly population.
- Other Credentials:AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider,Drivers License,Registered Nurse – NJ or Registered Nurse – NLC multi-state
CPR Requirements:
- Requires ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (not to include Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation.
- Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Maternity Services, Emergency Room RMC/Deborah
- Requires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED.
- Knowledge and Skills: Possesses strong problem solving and decision making skills. Demonstrates high interpersonal skills at an individual as well as team level. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Adjusts quickly and reacts positively to change. Considerable knowledge of principles, practices and current trends in nursing. Possesses good work ethic.
- Special Training: Experience working with clinical charts and records.
- Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Must have the ability to understand and standardize process related to quality indicators and utilize technology to document and present data.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Taste or Smell , Talk or Hear
- Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
- Continuous physical demands include:
- Lifting Floor to Waist 30 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 30 lbs.
- Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
- Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Dust/Particulate Matter
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Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
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