PACE Registered Nurse (RN)

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley•Fresno. CA, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a PACE Registered Nurse (RN) to join our new Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) location. PACE provides comprehensive medical and social services to help older adults remain in their homes instead of moving to a nursing home. We are looking for mission-driven professionals who believe that comprehensive, community-based care is the future of senior health. Under the direction of primary care, this position is responsible for assessing, coordinating, monitoring, and providing clinical treatment and services required by PACE members including intake assessments for potential enrollment into the UHC PACE program.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of CA.
ACLS certification required.
One-year experience as a Registered Nurse
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Able to quickly build and maintain rapport with participants and providers of differing backgrounds; team player
Knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of frail older adults.
Customer-service oriented
Strong computer skills
Familiar with adult learning and general training techniques
Positive professional insight
Flexibility and dependability
Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgment
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult members.

Nice To Haves

experience with an elderly population preferred

Responsibilities

Provide care to UHC PACE participants within scope of licensure understanding the PACE model of care and the individual participant needs.
Receive and communicate appropriate information to staff and keeps PACE Director informed of changes, needs, complaints, etc.
Collaborate with IDT to ensure participant’s needs are being met, care plan is being followed and timely communication is prioritized for the good of the participant.
Respond to emergencies involving participants.
Assist in the implementation of new procedures.
Perform functions related to clinical assessment, care planning, evaluation of participant care.
Teach participants and families based on identified needs of participant.
Document nursing care in the medical record timely and completely.
Able to triage participants in clinic effectively.
On call responsibilities.
Administer medications and maintains medication system including over the counter, contingency and emergency medication supply participants under clinic standards of practice and within scope of licensure.
Complete transcription and follow-up of medical orders.
Perform phlebotomy procedures as needed.
Monitor all logs required in the Health Center to ensure completion and equipment is in working order.
Maintain cleanliness and organization in the clinic, especially in the medication area and cart.
Participate and function as a member of the interdisciplinary team, attending meetings and rotates as needed.
Independently deliver nursing care and services to program members within scope of licensure and per primary care orders or nursing care plan.
Schedule and coordinate med pass and monitor for quality review of medication errors.
Mentor and assist in the orientation of new clinic staff hires.
In collaboration with the purchasing agent, oversee medical, pharmaceutical and oxygen supplies in the clinic.
Track assignment of oxygen concentrators and other Durable Medical Equipment as indicated.
Scheduling and managing appointments/assessments for MDs and Nurse Practitioners
Wound care and maintaining wound records/documentation
Daily nursing tasks, preparing clinic for patients to be seen by provider.
Assist with bedside procedure including gynecological exams, phlebotomy.
Maintain participant safety while at the center
Act as liaison between providers/family/pharmacy and will be an active member of interdisciplinary team and cross train to home care RN position if needed.
Support agency’s mission and values.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Work in conjunction with the Medical Reception staff for walk-in participant (i.e., obtains and documents participant chief complaint and presents to provider to determine if participant is to be seen or needs to be referred out).
Help the providers maintain pace by keeping them informed of participants that are ready.
Prepare and set up participants for exams according to providers' expectations.
Alert clinicians of possible complicated visits so they are prepared.
Assist providers when assistance is needed.
Help participants by providing basic knowledge of types of services provided by outside facilities.