Registered Nurse - $5,000.00 sign on bonus.

Gary and Mary West PACE•San Marcos, CA

8d•$49 - $51•Hybrid

About The Position

Gary and Mary West PACE (GMWP) is seeking a passionate Registered Nurse to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of North County seniors and their families, promoting work-life balance and professional growth. GMWP is a non-profit organization affiliated with West Health, dedicated to enabling seniors to age in place with access to high-quality, affordable health and support services. The PACE center is entrepreneurial, focusing on innovation within the traditional PACE model. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive health and supportive care to frail elderly individuals, allowing them to live independently in their communities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor of Science (BSN) preferred.
Unencumbered California Registered Nurse (RN) License.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / First Aid Certification required.
Original valid driver's license with proof of auto insurance.
Minimum of two years nursing experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population.
Nursing knowledge and skills necessary to treat frail, elderly participants and manage complex clinical situations.
Highly motivated, self-directed, able to execute tasks in a quickly changing environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
Excellent clinical, organizational and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families and interdisciplinary team members.
Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds.
Commitment to unlocking the full potential of our most vulnerable seniors.
Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
Successful pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical assessment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish-English preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide direct and indirect nursing care to participants at the center and in their homes.
Work in close coordination with the PACE Physician, clinic staff, and interdisciplinary team (IDT) members to manage ongoing care and complex clinical situations.
Support the operation of the GMWP primary care clinic.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to promote GMWP values, team culture, and mission.
Conduct Clinic Nursing assessments to determine the nursing care needs, preferences, and goals of the participants.
Actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans.
Visit participant's homes to deliver nursing interventions.
Deliver and document nursing interventions as agreed upon in the participants' care plans, including maintaining a healthy and safe environment, responding promptly and accurately to physician orders, and correctly administering medications and performing ordered tests and treatments.
Remain alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants, and caregivers and update the IDT promptly of any changes in participants' condition or medical status.
Work with the PACE Physician and other members of the IDT to manage smooth care transitions between settings (hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home, etc.).
Instruct the participant, family, and caregivers regarding disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies.
Support enrollment of prospective participants into the program in coordination with the Marketing Team.
Participate in end-of-life care coordination and support.
Provide backup coverage to other GMWP nursing functions.
Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of all company procedures and information about employees, participants, and families.
Follow GMWP policies and procedures and participate in any required Quality Improvement activities, staff training, and meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.