PACE Licensed Vocational Nurse - HC (Central Valley PACE - Modesto)

Available Staff Positions•Modesto, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the supervising RN, the PACE Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) assists in assessing for and delivering clinical skilled services. This position is based in Home Care and collaborates with all PACE departments including the Clinic, Day Center, and supports PACE activities, including on the delivering assistance with Participant activities in the Center and Home environments as assigned.

Requirements

Valid CA Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and vehicle insurance.
Must have reliable transportation.
Develop rapport, establish, and maintain effective relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels and from varying cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to work under stressful conditions.
Must have integrity, practice discretion and practice objective problem solving.
Data collection skills and knowledge of basic statistical principles.
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, coworkers, medical staff, and the public.
Skilled in identifying and recommending problem resolution.
Knowledge of safety and infection control requirements for healthcare facilities.
Demonstrated experience in quality assurance and performance improvement activities and in the development and implementation of staff education with application of adult learning concepts.
Knowledge of nursing best practices, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and community engagement a plus, available community resources.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current unencumbered Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state of CA.
Current BLS CPR Card certified by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Minimum one (1) year direct patient care experience with Home or Community Health Provider experience.
Minimum one (1) year experience working with the frail or elderly population.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Veni Puncture Certified obtained with-in 1 year of hire.
Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.

Responsibilities

Screen potential participants in the clinic, day center or home and assists the Supervising RN in assessing their environment, personal care needs, identify and deliver skilled needs.
Gather, compile and submit all information during Participant encounters.
Under supervision by the Supervising RN, assists in completing the assessment tool including diagnoses, medications, ADL's (Activities of Daily Living), IADL's (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) in addition to a narrative summarizing potential participant's skilled needs.
Observe patients’ physical and mental wellbeing along with current medical status and/or functional capabilities of each participant and report findings to MD or supervising nurse.
Track whether assessments have been completed.
Review medical records for each participant, on-going services and services received within past year using EMR, plan of care for the upcoming year using EMR, and IDT annual assessments to assist in ensuring continuing skilled needs are identified.
Perform basic wound care and check vital signs as directed by attending medical provider.
Administration of immunizations, injections, and medication as prescribed within scope.
Ensure documentation is complete; document medical history within the system, keep medical record current and upload as needed.
Supervise Patient Care Assistants in accordance with regulations.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.
Drive to participant’s homes as needed.
Be flexible in schedule of hours worked.
Other projects and duties as assigned