PACE Home Care Clinical RN (Central Valley PACE - Stockton)

Golden Valley Health Centers•Stockton, CA

2d•$53 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Care Clinical RN develops and implements home care nursing and nursing home/boarding care services for PACE participants and oversees clinical skilled home care services. The role supervises Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) who assist participants in center and home environments. The position is based primarily at the Stockton location, with initial training at the Modesto PACE center in Modesto, California. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Valid California Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and vehicle insurance.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and treat geriatric patients.
Practice only within the scope of authority.
Ability to communicate skillfully, handle multiple priorities, maintain a warm and friendly demeanor, perform nursing duties, be flexible and innovative, focus on results, and travel regularly.
Meet a standardized set of competencies established by PACE and approved by CMS before working independently.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited school of professional registered nursing.
Current, unencumbered California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Current BLS CPR card certified by the American Heart Association.
Two years of nursing experience within the last five years in a home health agency, primary care clinic, or health facility.
At least one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring patients may require assistance when more than 30 pounds of force is involved.
Ability to hear staff by phone and people served in person, and to speak clearly to communicate with clients and staff.
Vision adequate, with or without lenses, to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms, and clinical and administrative documents.
High manual dexterity and ability to reach above shoulder level, bend, squat, sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist or turn, finger, and feel.

Responsibilities

Assess the home care needs of frail elderly participants using the nursing process and develop specific plans of care; conduct initial and periodic assessments at least every six months and before scheduled team meetings.
Provide home care to meet participant outcomes and goals outlined in each participant’s Plan of Care.
Communicate changes in participants’ conditions with team members and coordinate and authorize Durable Medical Equipment.
Coordinate and supervise care plans for participants residing in nursing homes or boarding homes, including interaction with facility staff.
Supervise delivery of skilled and personal care services in participants’ homes by staff, and monitor the quality of contracted home services.
Coordinate 24-hour care delivery and implementation of home care services, including nursing, PT, OT, ST, and personal care services.
Evaluate home care team members and manage home care team staff resources in conjunction with the Center Manager.
Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team, attend staff meetings, contribute to participant care planning, and communicate changes in participant condition.
Observe participants for changes in physical, mental, emotional, or social functioning and report changes to the licensed nurse.
Keep regulations and standards current and ensure compliance with orders or directives from government and regulatory agencies.
Interact professionally and respectfully with geriatric individuals, including people with cognitive decline or physical frailties.
Supervise PCAs and LVNs in accordance with regulations.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.