Job Type
Part-time
Description
About LIFE Pittsburgh
LIFE Pittsburgh, a growing nonprofit organization with approximately 400 employees, is a community-based alternative to nursing home care and assisted living.
Through the LIFE Pittsburgh program, frail older adults can remain in their own home and receive a coordinated plan of care that enables them to maintain their independence and enjoy a safe and active life in the community.
Our health teams of geriatric physicians and nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation specialists and other health care professionals assess our Participants' needs and desires, plan and approve services with them and their family or caregiver, monitor for changes and provide timely interventions.
Primary care and community services are provided through our Day Health Centers and through our in-home program according to an individual Participant's needs.
What We Offer
Rich Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision
401(k) with Company Match, vested immediately.
Life Insurance
Want to further your education? We offer Tuition Reimbursement!
Paid Time Off - Grows every pay period and rolls over into new year!
Job Summary
With responsibility of the care of our Participants 24 Hours, 7 days a week, this position work on-call and will be responsible for the telephonic assessment and in person assessment as needed.
It is primarily a work from home position working 4 : 30pm-8am two-three nights per week.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for on-call phone calls and communication that occurs involving Participant care through our on-call system.
- Be able to utilize clinical knowledge and critical thinking to determine best course of action when receiving on-call phone calls.
- Ensure high quality care and communication is delivered at all times.
- Provide direct care to the patients, including triage, administering treatments and medications.
- Assist in development, follow and coordinate each Participant comprehensive assessment and plan of care.
- Notify physician, when necessary, of changes in the patient's condition, weight, medication errors, medication management issues, abnormal laboratory / x-ray results and any other unusual observation.
- Complete all necessary documentation according to regulations and LIFE Pittsburgh's policies / procedures.
Working Conditions :
Works within the LIFE Pittsburgh Adult Day Health Centers (ADHC), or occasional travel between centers for other related functions.
Requirements
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the specific needs of the Participant.
- Frequently required to manage many details within a fast-paced environment
- Possesses knowledge of the Human Anatomy and development of the Participant served.
- Understands the range of treatment needed by the participant served.
- Well-developed organizational and interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed.
- Ability to multitask and problem solve complex situations
- Must be able to support cognitively impaired seniors and their families to deal with sensitive issues and facilitate problem solving.
- Must be flexible and able to change easily.
- Ability to work with people from various social- cultural backgrounds effectively
Required Certification / License
- Valid PA Registered Nurse License
- Valid CPR certification
- Valid Driver's license and automobile insurance
- Must have a vehicle for travel
Education / Experience
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelors preferred)
- Minimum (1) year experience working with the frail or elderly
- Experience working with and relating to the geriatric population and their family members
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