Home Care LVN (PACE)

CalOptima Health•Garden Grove, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hoping you will join us as a Home Care LVN (PACE) and help shape the future of healthcare where you’ll be an integral part of our PACE- Clinic team, helping to strive for excellence while we serve our member health with dignity, respecting the value and needs of each of our members through collaboration with our providers, community partners and local stakeholders. This position has been approved to be Full Office . If telework is approved, you are required to work within the State of California only and if Partial Telework, also come in to the Main Office in Orange, CA, at least two (2) days per week minimum. Under the direct supervision of the Home Care Supervisor, the LVN for the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) for home care will be responsible for the development and implementation of home care services for program participants, including the coordination of durable medical equipment (DME) and community-based care. Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable health system.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent PLUS 3 years of nursing experience working with the frail or elderly population within the last 3 years in a health care or managed care setting required; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying.
CPR and First-Aid Certification required or must be obtained within six (6) months of the date of hire.
Valid driver’s license and vehicle or other approved means of transportation, an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance will be required for work away from the primary office 40% of the time or more.
Current LVN license in good standing to practice in the state of California is required, which is typically obtained through graduation from an accredited vocational nursing school.
Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.
Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.
Organize, be analytical, problem-solve and possess project management skills.
Work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner.
Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions.
Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment.
Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
Lifting and moving objects, patients and/or equipment 10 to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and in one of CalOptima Health's defined threshold languages (Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese).

Responsibilities

Participates in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.
Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short- and long-term goals/priorities for the department.
Evaluates the home environment and identifies the different areas where the participant needs home care staff to assist.
Works with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to develop specific plans of care to address the participant’s home care needs.
Receives reports from home care staff and communicates participant changes to the IDT in a timely manner.
Schedules and coordinates home care staff for in-home care delivery and the implementation of all personal care services to ensure that quality services are provided to meet participant needs.
Coordinates all DME provisions in the home setting and collaborates with the IDT on DME authorization requests.
Completes initial and annual evaluations of the home environment for coordination of care and completion of participants care plan.
Documents participant changes appropriately in the medical records and communicates participant changes to the IDT.
Maintains current knowledge of standards and best practices for home care.
Takes the lead by coordinating and integrating services within the department, with other departments and with the IDT’s primary functions.
Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

You’ll enjoy competitive compensation for this role.
Our current hiring range is: Pay Grade: 311 - $77,863 - $124,581 ($37.43 - $59.8947).
The final salary offered will be based on education, job-related knowledge and experience, skills relevant to the role and internal equity among other factors.
This position is approved for Full Office (If the position is Telework, it is eligible in California only)
A comprehensive benefits package
CalPERS pension program and additional retirement packages.
Additional benefits and perks including:
A generous PTO program
A quality work life balance
Various wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Career development opportunities
Flexible scheduling
And the satisfaction of knowing your work directly impacts and improves healthcare access for thousands of individuals and families.