PACE Licensed Vocational Nurse (Central Valley PACE - Merced)

Golden Valley Health Centers • MERCED, CA

12d • $31 - $33

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. The position works closely with PACE departments, including the Clinic, Day Health Center, and Home Care, and supports PACE activities. This includes supervising Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) who assist participants in Center and Home environments, as assigned.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Merced Center. Compensation is $31.09–$32.64 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current, unencumbered Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in California.
• Current BLS CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• At least one year of direct patient care experience with a Home or Community Health Provider within the last three years.
• At least one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population.
• Valid California driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and vehicle insurance; must drive to participants’ homes as needed.
• Ability to develop rapport 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; creative, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Integrity, discretion, and objective problem-solving skills.
• Data collection skills and knowledge of basic statistical principles.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, coworkers, medical staff, and the public.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending resolutions.
• Knowledge of safety and infection-control requirements for healthcare facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in quality assurance and performance improvement activities and in developing and implementing staff education using adult learning concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must maintain professional affiliations and any required certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of nursing best practices, Medi-Cal, Medicare, community engagement, and available community resources is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen potential participants in the clinic, day center, home, or virtually, and assist the Supervising RN in assessing their environment and personal care needs and identifying and delivering skilled services.
• Gather, compile, and submit information from participant encounters.
• Under the Supervising RN’s direction, assist with completing level-of-care tools, including diagnoses, medications, ADLs, IADLs, and a narrative summarizing potential participants’ skilled needs.
• Track completion of assessments.
• Review participant medical records, services received and ongoing services, prior-year services, upcoming annual plans of care in the EMR, and IDT annual assessments to help identify continuing skilled needs.
• Assist the Supervising RN in reviewing each participant’s current medical status and functional capabilities.
• Ensure level-of-care recertifications are completed on time in accordance with DHCS protocol; assist with audits and follow up as appropriate.
• Provide basic wound care and take vital signs.
• Administer prescribed immunizations, injections, and medications within the scope of practice.
• Ensure documentation is complete, document medical history in the system, keep medical records current, and upload materials as needed.
• Supervise Patient Care Assistants in accordance with regulations.
• Assess patients’ physical and mental well-being and report findings to the MD or RN.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.
• Be flexible with work hours.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, including $0 deductible and $2,000 individual/$4,000 family out-of-pocket maximums, with PPO coverage options.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 403(b) plan with employer match.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) plans.
• Gym discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED