Registered Nurse

Compensation

$41.00 - $41.00 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

Are you a nurse that has a passion for working with seniors? Do you want to be a part of a small team that works together to provide the best care and service to the community? IF THIS IS YOU...come join the Senior CommUnity Care of Northern Kentucky PACE as a REGISTERED NURSE (RN)!

Senior CommUnity Care of Northern Kentucky is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Why You'll Love It Here

Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice

A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another

A beautiful, welcoming campus you'll enjoy coming to each day

Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development

Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

What We Offer

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 403(b) with discretionary contribution Paid Time Off + Personal Days Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Wellness incentives (earn up to $350) Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings) Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

Position Details:

Salary: $40.55-$48.35, based on experience.

Schedule: M-F 8a-5p, occasional evenings and/or weekends possible The Registered Nurse (RN) provides general and skilled nursing care to participants, executes interventions in accordance with the plan of care, implements primary care orders, evaluates participant complaints in person and/or by telephone, develops appropriate plan of care, provides participant, caregiver and family education and communicates participant's condition to primary caregivers, physician and care team.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED

Current licensure in the state of Kentucky as a Registered Nurse. Must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation. Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact. Current CPR Certification. A minimum of one-year (1) experience in working with the frail or elderly population.

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

When requested by the Director of Clinical Services (DCS/RN), functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, maintaining attendance at, and participating in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery. Effectively communicates with team mates during meetings or one-on-one conversations. In coordination with the Clinic Manager and/or DCS and other clinical staff, develops and implements a plan of care to meet the needs of participants to remain living safely in the community for as long as possible in alignment with their goals of care. Maintains aligned, comprehensive plan of care for all participants living at home, in community-based settings, in a SNF or within residential facilities and coordinates care of participant with the and Interdisciplinary Team. Provides skilled nursing care within the PACE clinic and during in-home visits care. Conducts a comprehensive initial nursing assessment with new PACE enrollees. If and when directed by the Clinic Manager and DCS, coordinated care with the Interdisciplinary Team, to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant. Conducts nursing re-assessment semi-annually if directed/when needed. Performs general and skilled nursing care to participants as assigned. Implements the plan of care and physician orders in coordination with the Clinical Care/Interdisciplinary Team. Observes, records, and reports participant's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to providers. Triages participants to determine priority of care and assists in the treatment, examination, and testing of participants. Participates in nursing on-call rotation to provide after-hours and weekend assistance and care, as needed, to PACE participants. Receives participant complaints, triages, and responds to participant needs. Reviews and signs off orders and disseminates orders and instructions to appropriate staff and contracted personnel. Maintains and reviews participant records, charts, and other pertinent information. Completes documentation and charting in accordance with organizational policy. Performs care coordination with outside providers and facilities including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and physician/provider offices. May accompany participants to specialist appointments or make hospital or other facility visits when necessary for coordination of participant care. Provides treatment instructions and nursing education to participants and family. Assists, as directed, in the maintenance of the clinic and exam rooms including stocking of supplies and materials and cleanliness. Maintains accountability for high customer service standards and monitors, evaluates, and recommends opportunities for improved participant and family/caregiver satisfaction. Manages and reviews participant's records, charts, pertinent information and staff's documentation. Documents as needed in medical records according to Senior CommUnity Care standards. Maintains the stability and reputation of SCC by ensuring all activities and operations are performed in compliance with local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and contractual requirements. Establishes and maintains a productive working relationship with relevant contracted providers. Is responsible for adherence to program cultural standards (Fundamentals) including supporting the development and integration of these standards within the team through modeling, coaching, and accountability. Follows and ensures that clinical team follows all organizational policies and procedures and CDC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines. Educates staff in regards to care and treatment for the elderly as needed. Acts within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices Universal precautions. Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about employees, participants and 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job (at the center AND in home care). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

May be exposed to a risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids, communicable diseases and any other conditions common in a healthcare environment. Subject to unpleasant odors.

About Us

Senior Community Care of Kentucky PACE (Northern) provides healthcare and supportive services for individuals age 55 and older, helping them live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes and communities. As a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider, our interdisciplinary teams deliver personalized, comprehensive care tailored to each participant's needs. Located in the welcoming community of Florence, part of the greater Northern Kentucky region. Just minutes from downtown Cincinnati, offering access to a vibrant riverfront city with dining, arts, and cultural attractions. Convenient access to the scenic Ohio River corridor, with parks, walking trails, and riverfront views.

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations' shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

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Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

REGIS008677-5863