DIAGNOSTIC TREATMENT CENTER RN

JOB PURPOSE:

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

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

IDT

• 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.

• Respond 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. Provide 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 perform skilled nursing procedures, assessments and techniques based on specific Participant’s needs while at the PACE Center.

• Only act within the scope of the individual’s authority to practice.

• Meet 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:

Performance 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 “c