Registered Nurse, Per Diem

Registered Nurse, Per Diem

Department: Direct Care

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Ypsilanti, Mi

Reporting To: Mimi Suntheimer

Compensation: $35.00 / hour

Description

Schedule: Per Diem | Flexible days
Department:  Direct Care | Huron Valley PACE | Ypslanti, MI

What You’ll Do in This Role: Start your nursing career at Huron Valley PACE, where you’ll enjoy a consistent schedule with no weekends, holidays, on-call, or mandatory shifts, along with flexibility to work between clinic and home care settings throughout the day. As a Community Care Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide both direct and indirect care to participants across the continuum, working independently under the guidance of the Director of Clinical Services or designee. In this role, you’ll use advanced clinical knowledge and judgment to manage complex situations, coordinate care, and take accountability for outcomes—all while being part of a supportive, collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centered care in a positive and balanced work environment. 

Key Responsibilities

Assessment:

• Conduct nursing assessments and complete required documentation in accordance with PACE standards.
• Triage participant concerns by phone and determine appropriate interventions.
• Perform fall risk and other required clinical assessments.
• Identify participant needs, set priorities, and initiate referrals or follow-up as needed.
• Interpret and document diagnostic results using sound clinical judgment.
• Participate in IDT meetings and contribute to participant care planning.
• Complete in-home assessments for prospective participants as assigned.

Planning Care:

• Complete initial, semi-annual, and annual nursing assessments prior to IDT meetings.
• Develop and update individualized care plans using the nursing process and interdisciplinary input.
• Collaborate with participants and families in care plan development.
• Communicate changes in participant condition to the IDT in a timely manner.

Implementing & Managing Care:

• Provide nursing care in accordance with professional standards and organizational policies.
• Administer prescribed treatments and procedures, including IV therapy, tube feedings, and wound care.
• Manage medications, including reconciliation, coordination with pharmacy, and participant education.
• Educate participants and families on coordination of 24-hour care services.
• Respond to emergency situations and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Coordinate participant care across settings, including tracking hospital admissions and discharges.
• Ensure accurate, timely documentation and report infections per established protocols.
• Conduct home visits.

Leadership:

• Follow clinic workflows and participate in meetings and huddles as directed.
• Delegate nursing care appropriately and support team collaboration.
• Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives and promote safe, cost-effective care practices.

The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan.
• CPR certification required (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Valid Michigan driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift and move up to 35 pounds independently.
• Three (3) years of nursing experience in a healthcare setting.
• At least one (1) year of experience working with the frail or elderly population.

Job Benefits

• Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions
• Daily Pay – Instantly transfer your daily earnings. 
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
• Community Discounts - various services and products.
• Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed $120 a year!

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