Clinic Registered Nurse - PACE

Jordan Valley Health•Springfield, MO

About The Position

Jordan Valley Community Health (JVH) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVH strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare. The PACE Clinic RN has the primary responsibility of overseeing clinical acuity within the day center. This position will spearhead any clinic-based triage that is needed in real-time based on clinical presentation and symptomology. This position will function as a link in communication between participants and providers, judiciously establishing clinical criteria that is reported to physician and mid-level providers for appropriate and timely care management. This nurse will be in communication with other center-based staff as well as staff operating in the field, processing and relaying information regarding participant conditions and needs.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Current valid RN Licensure in good standing, received from a qualified, accredited school of nursing
BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
Minimum 1-year clinical experience working with a frail or elderly population.

Nice To Haves

Experience with clinical triage in an acute care or transitional care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish a functional workflow with all PACE center-based providers.
Receive communication from Center PCA’s, Center nurses, Homecare PCA’s, Field-based nurses, transportation, external providers and many other roles in the clinic, community, and homecare settings.
Medical triage of clinical presentations and reported symptomology among participants, in order to prioritize reporting to providers and provision of care.
Utilize services within the clinic appropriately across the affected population.
Leverage tools and resources at their disposal to maintain the highest standards of clinical quality and excellence in care.
Function as a bridge of communication between providers and all participant-facing caregivers, internal and external.
Assist with milieu management in the PACE Day Center
Be prepared to assist with PCA duties in the PACE Day Center, including matters of personal ADL assistance, dietary assistance, recreational assistance, and other needs as delegated by the Center Manager.
Operate as a member of the nursing team responsible for reviewing all incoming communications from participants, reviewing judiciously and responding appropriately.
Collaborate with the IDT, including pharmacy for medication needs and assist in maintaining dispensation timelines.
Collaborate with Therapy team and Center PCA’s to ensure functional needs are addressed, and changes to functional status are communicated.
Participate in Quality Improvement projects as assigned.
Additional center-based and field-based duties, as assigned by the Center Manager.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
Pay on Demand Available.
Nine paid holidays per year.