RN Clinical Leader

RN Clinical Leader - PACE Elder Care Services at Cambridge Health Alliance summary: The RN Clinical Leader at CHA PACE is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality nursing care to elderly participants with complex chronic conditions. They perform comprehensive geriatric assessments, manage triage both in-home and in the clinic, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure individualized care plans. In addition, they provide clinical leadership, support performance improvement initiatives, and promote evidence-based practices to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Location: CHA East Cambridge Care Center Work Days: 8:00am - 5:00pm with variable start/end times, Monday - Friday, with clinic triage and home care support Category: Registered Nurse Department: CHA PACE Job Type: Full time Work Shift: Day / Evening Hours/Week: 36.00 Union Name: MNA Cambridge Department Description CHA PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA). CHA PACE serves adults 55 years and older with chronic medical and/or mental health difficulties with the goals of achieving the highest level of community independence and preventing nursing home placement. CHA PACE's high functioning interdisciplinary team works to fully integrate and coordinate medical and behavioral health care, community resources, and in-home support services. Job Purpose The RN Clinical Leader is a crucial member of the PACE team, responsible for delivering high-quality, coordinated nursing care to participants with complex chronic health conditions. This role requires proficiency in the assessment of geriatric adults with chronic illness, dementia, and mental illness. Clinical responsibilities include performing assessments, triaging care both in-home and at the PACE day clinic, and ensuring participants receive the necessary support they need in their plans of care. In addition, the Clinical Leader will collaborate with the Nurse Manager to foster excellence in nursing practice, assist with team cohesiveness and development, promote evidence-based care, and assume responsibility and accountability for daily operations. The Clinical Leader demonstrates advanced nursing skills in their respective clinical specialty, as well as the necessary leadership skills to provide functional direction to the PACE nursing team, serve as a clinical resource for staff, and help direct performance initiatives. They will be an advocate for quality patient outcomes and support the mission, vision, and values of Cambridge Health Alliance. 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. Qualifications Required: - 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: - Experience working in a PACE program or within an interdisciplinary team - Fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, or other languages is a plus - Phlebotomy skills - Experience with geriatric, behavioral health, medical/surgical, and/or disabled populations In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment. Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA. Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality. At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People. Keywords: nursing, PACE, elder care, geriatric assessment, clinical leadership, home care, interdisciplinary team, triage, chronic care, patient outcomes