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LPN - PACE Elder Service Plan

**Requisition Number:** 7308

**Location:** CHA East Cambridge Care Center

**Work Days:** M-F Home care/Clinic Rot. Wkd and holiday 8-5pm

**Category:** Licensed Practical Nurse

**Department:** CHA PACE

**Job Type:** Full time

**Work Shift:** Day / Evening

**Hours/Week:** 40.00

**Union:** Yes

**Union Name:** SH Laborers 381

About CHA PACE

Cambridge Health Alliance's **Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)** is a nationally recognized model of care that serves adults aged 55 and older living with chronic medical and/or mental health challenges.

At CHA PACE, our mission is to support our program participants in achieving the highest level of independence within their communities and preventing nursing home placement. Our high-functioning interdisciplinary team supports this goal by providing fully integrated medical and behavioral health services, community resources, and home-based care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated **Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)** passionate about making a difference in the lives of senior adults to join our dynamic interdisciplinary team at CHA PACE. In this rewarding role, you will provide direct nursing care to elderly participants both in their homes and in our PACE day clinic, ensuring continuity and quality of care across all settings.

We are currently offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for newly hired PACE LPNs!

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on nursing care in participants’ homes and at PACE clinic settings, in collaboration with the RN and PACE interdisciplinary team (IDT)

• Assist in the assessment, planning, and implementation of individualized care plans

• Utilize evidence-based practices to support participants’ physical and emotional well-being

• Identify and communicate significant changes in participants’ conditions to the RN and IDT

• Support clinic triage and provide cross-coverage as needed to ensure uninterrupted care delivery

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care and services provided

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited licensed practical school of nursing

• 1-year experience in geriatrics preferred

• 1- 2 years home care experience preferred

• Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Knowledge of a second language preferred

• Must have a car to travel to participants’ homes

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._