LVN - PACE, Home Care

CalOptima Health•Garden Grove, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The LVN for the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) home care program develops and implements home care services for participants, including coordinating durable medical equipment (DME) and community-based care. The role is part of the PACE clinic team and collaborates with providers, community partners, local stakeholders, and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to deliver high-quality, dignified, participant-focused care. The position reports directly to the Home Care Supervisor. The position is approved for full-office work. If telework is approved, it is limited to California; partial telework requires at least two days per week at the Main Office in Orange, California. The role may require travel and work away from the primary office 40% of the time or more. Work settings may include an office, clinical PACE site, or community locations, with conditions varying by location. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of recent nursing experience working with frail or elderly people in a healthcare or managed-care setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A current California LVN license in good standing is required. CPR and First Aid certifications are required or must be obtained within six months of hire. A valid driver’s license and vehicle or other approved transportation, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance are required when the position involves work away from the primary office 40% or more. The hiring salary range is $77,863–$124,581 annually ($37.43–$59.8947 per hour). The final offer depends on factors including education, job-related knowledge and experience, relevant skills, and internal equity. Benefits include a comprehensive package, CalPERS pension and additional retirement packages, generous paid time off, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, professional and career development opportunities, flexible scheduling, and work-life balance support.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus three years of nursing experience working with frail or elderly people within the last three years in a healthcare or managed-care setting; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties may qualify.
Current LVN license in good standing to practice in California; typically obtained through graduation from an accredited vocational nursing school.
CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain both within six months of hire.
For work away from the primary office 40% of the time or more: valid driver’s license and vehicle or other approved transportation, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
Develop rapport and maintain effective working relationships with organizational leadership and staff and external contacts from diverse backgrounds.
Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
Work a flexible schedule and be available for evening and weekend events.
Organize, analyze, solve problems, and apply project management skills.
Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects, and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees or coalitions.
Use computers and relevant software, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as job-specific applications and systems.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and one of CalOptima Health’s defined threshold languages: Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, or Vietnamese.

Responsibilities

Evaluate participants’ home environments and identify areas where home care staff are needed.
Work with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to develop care plans addressing participants’ home care needs.
Receive reports from home care staff and promptly communicate participant changes to the IDT.
Schedule and coordinate home care staff and the delivery of personal care services.
Coordinate durable medical equipment (DME) provisions in the home and collaborate with the IDT on DME authorization requests.
Complete initial and annual home environment evaluations to support care coordination and participant care plans.
Document participant changes appropriately in medical records and communicate those changes to the IDT.
Maintain current knowledge of home care standards and best practices.
Coordinate and integrate services within the department, across departments, and with the IDT’s primary functions.
Support a mission-driven, high-quality performance culture focused on customer service, consistency, dignity, and accountability.
Collaborate with colleagues to support department responsibilities and short- and long-term priorities.
Complete other projects and duties as assigned.