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RN Clinical Leader - PACE Elder Care Services

Cambridge Health Alliance

Cambridge, MA
3 days ago

Job Description

Join Cambridge Health Alliance as an RN Clinical Leader in the PACE Elder Care Services, where you will provide high-quality, coordinated nursing care to elderly participants with complex health conditions. This role involves conducting assessments, triaging care, and collaborating with a dedicated interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and community independence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments for participants with chronic illness, dementia, and mental health conditions.
  • Provide in-home and clinic-based triage, offering coordinated nursing care tailored to the individual needs of each participant.
  • Collaborate with the Nurse Manager to ensure unit organization, quality care, and staff development.
  • Provide leadership to nursing staff, offering guidance on clinical practice, professional growth, and care coordination.
  • Support performance improvement initiatives within the clinical area, ensuring evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Serve as a clinical resource for PACE nursing staff, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant standards of care, policies, and procedures.

Required Qualifications

  • Current RN licensure in Massachusetts
  • B.S. in Nursing
  • American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Provider certification
  • Reliable transportation for daily home visits
  • 1-3 years of home care experience
  • Highly developed geriatric assessment and clinical skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a PACE program or within an interdisciplinary team
  • Fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, or other languages
  • Phlebotomy skills
  • Experience with geriatric, behavioral health, medical/surgical, and/or disabled populations