PACE Home Care Manager

Vista Community Clinic•Glendale, CA

1d•$120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most. As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees. ✨For eligible employees, benefits include:✅ Competitive compensation & benefits ✅ Medical, dental, vision✅ Company-paid life insurance ✅ Flexible spending accounts ✅ 403(b) retirement plan Why VCC? • 🏅 Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S. • Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT. • A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career. • A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

Requirements

Current California RN license and good standing with the Board of Registered Nurses
Current CPR certification which includes in person certification and test on resuscitation models
Minimum of one year personal, clinical/leadership, and/or employment experience providing care or services for a frail or elderly population required.
Valid CA driver’s license and vehicle insurance, reliable transportation; minimum two years’ driving experience; no more than two violations or a single ticket/accident valued at more than one point on driving record
Knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of frail older adults.
Effective skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adults.
Current knowledge of principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing; medical terminology and patient care routines appropriate to a clinical setting; medical instruments and equipment; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics; community resources available to provide patient care and follow-up; federal, state and local laws and regulations governing professional aspects of nursing
Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills, appropriate role modeling
Excellent customer service skills and commitment to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction
Excellent verbal and written skills necessary for communication with patients/clients, clinicians and other staff
Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a professional manner, including people of all social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and within the constraints of government funded programs
Ability and willingness to meet the organization’s attendance and dress code policies
Ability to handle confidential materials and information in a professional manner
Experience/familiarity with computers, business e-mail, communication systems and internet search capabilities; proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Two years of community nursing
Experience in a home health agency, community-based or long-term care setting involving the elderly
Experience/familiarity with Practice Management and Electronic Medical Records systems

Responsibilities

Coordinates the medical care of participants in assigned program, clinic, or service.
Performs and documents developmentally appropriate physical assessments.
Evaluates participant data and recognizes normal and abnormal findings.
Uses critical thinking and problem-solving skills to work with participant and family to ensure an appropriate plan of care.
Ensures physician plan of care is executed and that all tests, procedures, consults, and other necessary diagnostics are completed in a timely manner. Ensures relevant elements of the plan of care are performed prior to subsequent clinic visits.
Develops therapeutic relationships with participants and families.
Evaluates and documents participant/family responses to interventions and treatment protocols or guidelines.
Safely performs any clinical skills and adjusts interventions to changes in participant/family status.
Coordinates care across the continuum.
Obtains reports and findings and collaborates with providers for further health care needs of the participant.
Plans and implements a system of follow-up with participants regarding missed appointments, abnormal tests, and needed services.
Provides timely follow-up and relevant updates to referring physicians as necessary.
Schedules and coordinates appointments and services with the participant/family and appropriate providers.
When applicable obtains necessary authorizations from third party payors for specialty care, diagnostics, DME, and community services
Assists with the development and implementation of policies, procedures and protocols developed by team members.
Monitors clinic access and ensure that new participants are seen in a timely manner to meet established expectations.
Adjust participant scheduling priorities as appropriate.
Coordinates participant flow during clinic and delegates tasks as necessary.
Works with physicians and management in formulating long range plans and goals for the assigned area including recommendations to improve clinic flow.
Sets objectives and strategies for meeting the plans and goals for the assigned area.
Contributes to planning, developing and implementing assigned area-based quality monitoring and evaluation activities and implements measures to ensure that applicable regulatory standards are met.
Serves as role model to demonstrate the principles of participant and family centered care.
Provides appropriate participant/family education and teaching.
Acts as clinical resource in responding to expressed needs of nursing staff, management staff, participants and families and/or other disciplines.
Communicate effectively with physicians and provider partners.
Understands, applies and supports departmental/hospital policies, procedures and standards.
Provides support and education to nursing regarding current treatment and the clinical program.
Coordinates and/or attends appropriate conferences supporting assigned program, clinic, or service.
Provides educational in-services to staff as necessary.
Performs related duties as assigned.