Diagnostic Treatment Center Nurse

Job Purpose:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and collaborates with the Site Medical Director and members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) regarding Infection Control and Surveillance activities at the PACE Center.
• Aids in education to participants regarding all PACE services.
• Responds 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. Provides 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 performs skilled nursing procedures, assessments and techniques based on specific Participant's needs while at the PACE Center.
• Only acts within the scope of the individual's authority to practice.
• Meets a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by the PACE organization before working independently.

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:

• 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 in-service 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.

Schedule:

8:30AM - 5:00PM

Weekly Hours:

37.5

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Customer Service experience required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, if the individual has less than one (1) year of experience but meets all other requirements, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.

License:

• Current active and unrestricted license and registration in NYS as a Registered Nurse, required.
• The following are required certifications at the time of hire or transfer and must demonstrate recent verifiable experience (within one [1] year) to independently perform:
  • Phlebotomy / Venipuncture
  • IV Therapy
  • EKG Interpretation
  • Basic Life Support certified by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Additional Requirements:

• Be legally authorized (for example, currently licensed, registered, or certified if applicable) to practice in the State in which the healthcare professional will perform the function.
• Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
• 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

Physical Requirements:

• Standing - Duration of up to 6 hours a day.
• Sitting/Stationary positions - Sedentary position in duration of up to 6-8 hours a day for consecutive hours/periods.
• Lifting/Push/Pull - Up to 50 pounds of equipment, baggage, supplies, and ability to lift patients safely and using OSHA guidelines, etc.
• Bending/Squatting - Must be able to safely bend or squat to care for patients, use medical supplies, etc.
• Stairs/Steps/Walking/Climbing - Must be able to safely maneuver stairs, climb up/down, and walk to access work areas Position requires the individual to be able to travel, and walk between sites/locations and work areas throughout the day.
• Agility/Fine Motor Skills - Must demonstrate agility and fine motor skills to operate and activate equipment, devices, instruments, and tools (ie. typing, use of medical supplies, equipment, etc.)
• Sight/Visual Requirements - Must be able to visually assess patients, read orders type/write documentation, etc. with accuracy.
• Audio Hearing and Motor Skills (language) Requirements - Must be able to listen attentively and document information from patients, community members, providers, etc., and intake information through audio processing with accuracy. In addition, must be able to speak comfortably and clearly with language motor skills for customers to understand the individual.
• Cognitive Ability - Must be able to demonstrate good decision-making, reasonableness, cognitive ability, rational processing, and analysis to satisfy essential functions of the job.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, height, weight, or genetic information. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Salary Range (Min-Max):

$104, $116,309.23

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

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