Registered Nurse; RN - PACE

Registered Nurse (RN) – PACE Program

Your compassion can help older adults live fuller, more independent lives.

Join Blue Ridge Care and become a Future Maker—where your expertise supports our mission of “Delivering extraordinary care to improve life’s journey.” Through our Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), we help participants remain active, independent, and engaged in their communities while receiving the coordinated care they need.

We’re seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our PACE interdisciplinary team in a primarily field-based, in-home nursing role. In this position, you will provide direct clinical care to participants in their homes, assisted living facilities, and community settings, supporting older adults in maintaining safety, independence, and dignity within their preferred living environment.

This role is ideal for a nurse who values autonomy, strong clinical assessment skills, and meaningful relationships with participants and families.

• Conduct comprehensive in-home nursing assessments and ongoing evaluations of participant status.
• Perform skilled nursing visits including medication management, wound care, injections, phlebotomy, and chronic disease monitoring.
• Assess changes in condition and communicate promptly with providers and the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans in collaboration with the IDT.
• Provide participant and caregiver education on disease management, medications, safety, and prevention strategies.
• Coordinate care transitions following hospitalizations, ER visits, or facility stays.
• Support participants residing in ALF or other community settings as needed.
• Identify safety concerns in the home and collaborate with PT/OT and social work to address environmental risks.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to holistic care planning.
• Document all nursing care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Respond to urgent clinical needs and participate in on-call rotation as assigned.
• Monitor medication adherence and assist with medication setup or reconciliation.
• Collaborate with external providers, pharmacies, home health agencies, and specialty services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with home health, geriatrics, hospice, or community-based care preferred.
• Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations prior to participant contact.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation (required due to field-based nature of the role).
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with a collaborative team.

At Blue Ridge Care, you’ll find a team that values compassion, collaboration, and innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve—while working in a supportive environment that values flexibility and professional growth.

At Blue Ridge Care, caring for others begins with caring for you.

We offer a supportive environment where your dedication is recognized, valued, and rewarded.

• Competitive pay with performance rewards
• PTO and paid volunteer time
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarships
• Peer support, mentorship, and clinical development
• 30% Thrift Shop discount
• Career growth through the Blue Ridge Care 2030 Strategic Plan

Blue Ridge Care is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees and the patients and families we serve.