Element Care PACE · 22 hours ago
Registered Nurse - Charge
Methuen, Massachusetts
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $104K/yr
2+ years expElement Care PACE is a healthcare organization focused on providing care for frail elders. The Registered Nurse - Charge plays a crucial role in the interdisciplinary team, responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating care plans to meet the needs of participants.
Elder CareHealth CareHome Health CarePersonal HealthService Industry
Responsibilities
Provides direct care to participants
Completes initial and periodic assessments for participants, develops and revises care plans according to emergent and pre-existing needs
Collects the necessary medical and social information to ensure comprehensive decisions are made which ensure the safety and well being of participants
Monitors clinic care & service delivery to ensure conformance with established quality assurance and operational policies, procedures and standards
Remains attentive to participants’ health status and social functioning; assists with identification of overt problems/needs and sets priorities; treats problems requiring immediate referral and/or follow-up; and interprets and records latest diagnostic results, as indicated
Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive care plan for each participant incorporating immediate and continuing care needs, including the participant and family perspective
Actively takes part in implementing a summary on each client to help the state determine Nursing Home Level of Care
Ensures all tests, lab work and diagnostic studies ordered by the Physician have been carried out
Coordinates all medication, including the stocking of non-prescription medications, the ordering of prescription medications, the administering of medication in the PACE Center, and the monitoring of participant compliance
Arranges for delivery of needed medications and supplies to the participant’s home
Provides education and consultation to participants and caregivers in regards to care plan, nursing treatments and medications
Communicates participant's condition to primary care givers, physician and multidisciplinary team
Builds strong relations with participants, caregivers, families and community providers so communication and coordination occurs in a manner that facilitates optimal care and financial oversight
Participates in after-hour visits
Ability to pass a fit test. Position requires mask where seal is critical. Incumbent is required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator
Attend Charge Nurse meetings monthly and communicate feedback to site
Train and oversee students
Provide direction, instructions and guidance to team
Manage workflow of day-to-day operations
Create reports to update team projects/performance
Coach, facilitate, motivate and solve team problems
Qualification
Required
Registered Nurse currently licensed in the Commonwealth of MA
Minimum of two (2) years experience with the geriatric population
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools
Ability to travel locally on a frequent basis in a personal vehicle
Ability to be able to quickly recognize situations/problems before they become acute, and to be able to implement effective solutions and understand consequences
Ability to pass a fit test. Position requires mask where seal is critical. Incumbent is required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator
Preferred
COVID vaccinated preferred
Company
Element Care PACE
We all want the best care for our loved ones, but getting that care can be frustrating to piece together on your own.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Douglas Thompson
Chief Executive Officer
Calay Ip
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-12-17
2025-09-25
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