Registered Nurse
Company: Element Care
Location: Methuen
Posted on: February 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Serves as a member of the PACE
Interdisciplinary Team. Participates as a member of the
Interdisciplinary Team in the planning, implementation and
evaluation of care plans that meet the objectives, standards and
policies of the PACE model of care. Demonstrates proficiency in
administering nursing care in a professional and respectful manner
with the goal of assisting frail elders to remain living in the
community for as long as they can do so safely. ESSENTIAL
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. - Other duties
as required. Team Lead/CHARGE RN added responsibilities: (If
applicable) - 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 JOB
REQUIREMENTS: - 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. - COVID
vaccinated preferred EEO Statement Element Care is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color,
religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran
status, or on the basis of disability. Element Care is committed to
valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working
environment. Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $104,000.00 Annually
Compensation details: 80000-104000 Yearly Salary
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Keywords: Element Care, Methuen , Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Methuen, Massachusetts