Registered Nurse - Clinic

Role: Registered Nurse

Organization: Edenbridge PACE at Skyland Town Center

Location: Southeast Washington, DC

Status

• Full-time,
• M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm

Mission

To allow frail elderly people to age in the location of their choosing and continue to lead connected, meaningful lives

Job summary

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Services Manager, provides skilled nursing care to participants. This position is responsible for working directly with the Interdisciplinary Team and participant family members or caregivers to achieve the goals of the care plan. Communicates to the family or caregiver and provides appropriate patient education.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Departmental (Job Specific Tasks)

• The principle duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Must maintain calm and professional demeanor.
• Performs blood draws and other laboratory testing, medical management, IV therapies, wound care, etc. as directed by medical providers.
• Documents test results and examinations in the EMR.
• Implements orders written by medical providers.
• Provides medication reconciliation and communicates with facilities and the pharmacy.
• Communicates effectively to the IDT and to family and caregivers, including providing instructions regarding medications and treatment.
• Performs home visits to participants to provide medical care in the home as indicated.
• Observes, records, and reports participant’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians
• Follows all PACE4DC Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients, or families. Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions.