JOB PURPOSE

The DTC RN ensures quality and safe delivery of nursing services in the Diagnostic & Treatment Center (DTC) and Day Health Center (DHC). Assesses, plans, implements and coordinates nursing care in the Medical Practice and DHC.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

IDT

• Coordinates and collaborates with the Site Medical Director and members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) in regards to Infection Control and Surveillance activities at the PACE Center.
• Aids in education to participants regarding all PACE services.
• Respond to email messages from vendors, participants or providers seeking basic information and / or looking for a response from a CenterLight staff.
• Addresses pharmacy issues as they occur.

Participant Care

• Administers medication and treatment as prescribed by the PCP.
• Investigates and assists in documenting and resolving customer issues and grievances in a timely, accurate, and courteous manner. This includes working with other departments to resolve the source of the problem(s).
• Provides prescribed or emergency care to patients requiring professional nursing services, including: venipuncture, dressing changes, straight catheterization, suctioning, immunizations, etc.
• Performs diagnostic tests as authorized by the Primary Care provider (PCP). Obtains laboratory specimens when indicated. Provide treatment under medical direction.
• Assesses, evaluates and reports to physician the participant’s physical and emotional condition, reaction to medications and/or treatments, and/or critical laboratory result requiring PCP intervention.
• Independently perform skilled nursing procedures, assessments and techniques based on specific Participant’s needs while at the PACE Center.

Quality

• Evaluates and promotes a safe environment for the participant and complies with National Patient Safety
• Responsible for completing all DTC logs as per regulations.
• Documents all new medications administered at DTC in Participant’s electronic medical record as per MD’s orders.

Administration

• Identifies and partners with other departments to resolve complex customer service inquiries.
• Tracks all stock medications and medical supplies at the DTC and ensures proper inventory and expiration date. Includes inventory of Emergency Crash cart. Places orders for resupply as appropriate.
• Assists with coordination/preparation of mail order prescriptions. Completes prescription log and prepares mailing list.
• Responsible for the overall operation of the DTC including equipment, Hazard disposal etc.
• All other duties as assigned.

STANDARDS:

Performance Standards

• Performs consistent with organization’s mission and philosophy.
• Performs job responsibilities per organization’s policies. Seeks clarification when needed.
• Assumes responsibility for assignments given, seeks supervision appropriately, and is accountable for work performance. Meets productivity guidelines.
• Maintains proper documentation (updated, timely, legible) related to patient care, whether paper or electronic.
• Maintains HIPAA standards and confidentiality of PHI.
• Supports staff, student, and volunteer orientation and ongoing inservice education as requested.
• Supports organizational activities by participating in quality improvement activities, special projects, internal and/or external committees, community activities and other duties as assigned.
• Serves as role model for peers and colleagues.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development; maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills.
• Treats other CenterLight employees respectfully and facilitates an environment of teamwork.
• Initiates, if appropriate, incident reporting process, and participates in incident investigation and reporting as applicable.
• Performs general office duties in connection with job responsibilities, including but not limited to photocopies, faxing, typing, filing, and phone calls.

Service Standards

• Makes the needs of participants their central focus, and finds innovative ways to provide an exceptional experience.
• Develops and maintains positive “customer” relationships (“customer” is defined as co-workers, participants, visitors, vendors, supervisors).
• Communicates with participants in a caring, helpful, considerate and culturally sensitive manner.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of participant’s needs and wants and attempts to anticipate and meets participant’s needs.
• Suggests and implements Participant-centered service improvements.
• Encourages participant to engage with CenterLight employees and CenterLight activities.
• Utilizes service recovery techniques to resolve issues quickly and to the participant’s satisfaction. Immediately reports participant’s dissatisfaction to IDT for follow-up.

SALARY RANGE:

Minimum: $98,133.10

Maximum: $108,333.10

Note: Position's wages are contingent upon terms and conditions outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Degree from an NLN accredited school of nursing required, BSN preferred
• Successful completion of an accredited Nursing Program required. Baccalaureate degree highly preferred.
• Completed NYSED approved infection control coursework. A minimum of 8.0 education contact hours that may include contact hours of mandatory training requirements such as infection control coursework

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year general clinical experience in a certified home health agency (CHHA), acute care, medical surgical, and/or critical care, Nursing Home experience required. Clinical experience must be within one (1) year from date of hire or transfer required.
• Customer Service experience required
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with the elderly

Certifications:

• The following are required certification at time of hire or transfer and must demonstrate recent verifiable experience (within one 1 year) to independently perform:

IV Therapy
Phlebotomy / Venipuncture
EKG interpretation
Basic Life Support certified by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

License:

• Current active and unrestricted license and registration in New York State required as a Registered Nurse.

Language:

• Bilingual preferred

Physical:

• Works inside at office locations and outside in varied weather conditions in all areas of the community, using private or public means of transportation. Must be able to walk to patients homes as well as upstairs (if no elevator) to their individual unit.
• Ability to sit/ stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs
• Possess and maintain good physical stamina and mental health, including satisfactory health clearance as required by NYS regulations and Agency policy.
• Able to physically perform job duties, completed pre-employment and annual physical
• Potential exposure to health hazards.

Other:

• Current Driver’s License, required insurance and car available for work as required.
• Is self-directed with ability to work with or without supervision.
• Proficient in use of a computer for email, word processing, research, and maintenance of Participant records
• Demonstrated ability to establish good rapport with participants and peers is essential.
• Tactful and courteous.
• Pleasant telephone manner.
• Must be able to work weekends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Professional attitude
• Proficient in use of a computer for email, word processing, research, and maintenance of Participant records

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $98,000.00 - $108,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Medical-Surgical

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10029: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary range?
• Do you have your covid vaccine?

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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