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

Available Staff Positions • Stockton, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home Care Clinical RN develops and implements home care nursing home and 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) providing assistance to 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, and reports to the PACE Director of Center Operations RN and the Home Care Administrative Manager.

The RN assesses home care needs of a frail elderly population, develops and implements care plans, coordinates services and equipment, and monitors participant outcomes. The role also coordinates 24-hour home care delivery, supervises staff and contracted services, participates in interdisciplinary care planning, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

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 to practice.
• Ability to communicate skillfully, manage multiple priorities, maintain a warm and friendly demeanor, perform nursing duties, be flexible and innovative, focus on results, and travel regularly.
• Meet PACE standardized competencies 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess home care needs of frail elderly participants using the nursing process and develop specific plans of care.
• Complete initial and periodic assessments at least every six months and before scheduled team meetings.
• Provide home care to meet identified participant outcomes and goals in the participants’ Plans of Care.
• Communicate changes in participant condition to team members.
• Coordinate and authorize Durable Medical Equipment.
• Coordinate and supervise care plans for participants residing in nursing homes or boarding homes, including interactions 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 nursing, PT, OT, ST, and personal care services.
• Evaluate home care team members and manage home care team resources in conjunction with the Center Manager.
• Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, attend staff meetings, and take part in participant care planning.
• Observe participants for changes in physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning and report changes to the licensed nurse.
• Keep regulations and standards current and comply with orders or directives from government and regulatory agencies.
• Supervise PCAs and LVNs in accordance with regulations.
• Complete other projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, including $0 deductible and $2,000 individual/$4,000 family out-of-pocket maximum
• PPO coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 403(b) with employer match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans
• Gym discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level