Clinic Nurse (Geriatrics)

Company: Piedmont Health Services Inc
Location: Pittsboro
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

About Piedmont Health ServicesPiedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 54 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 10 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Senior Care facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.What is PACE?At Piedmont Health Senior Care, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in our community through our Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). We help seniors maintain their independence and continue living at home for as long as possible. We achieve this by offering comprehensive, personalized healthcare and related services, all tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of each senior we serve.Our approach is unlike any other healthcare plan! PACE emphasizes a participant-centered strategy, focusing on providing the right care and services that best support each participant's unique needs and goals. We integrate and coordinate all aspects of care, leveraging a team of dedicated doctors, nurses, therapists, dieticians, and other specialized professionals who work together as a care team to manage and address the complete health needs of each.Job Title - Clinic Nurse (PACE)Department - PACE/GeriatricsReports to - PACE Nurse ManagerWork Location - 163 Chatham Business Dr, Pittsboro, NC 27312Benefits -

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)The Clinic Nurse is responsible for providing direct and indirect care to patients and utilizes the nursing process including: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and recording of patient care and patient education. Coordinates support to providers by anticipating the needs and providing assistance in the provision of care. Coordinates services with other members of the health-care team, internal and external, to provide complex patient care, including the administration of intravenous infusions and wound care. Assists in maintaining an inventory of supplies and medications and orders as needed. Ensures all quality assurance measures are achieved. Completes all other duties as assigned.Education/Experience: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Preferred: Has practiced nursing in the last 3 years. Prefer experience in home care or long-term care setting, and ideally, PACE experience. Two years of acute care management experience is preferred and/or 1 year of community-based nursing experience.
  • Must possess knowledge and skills necessary to treat patients
  • Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position established by PHSC and approved by CMS before working independently
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skillsType of Employees Supervised: None.Licensure, Registry or Certification Required: RN currently licensed in NC; present credentials which demonstrate ability to meet performance criteria for the RN position; Valid NC driver's license.Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment.Pay Range - $71,088 to $95,536EEO STATEMENTPiedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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