PACE Registered Nurse

Gary and Mary West PACE • San Marcos, CA

7d • $49 - $51 • Hybrid

About The Position

Gary and Mary West PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly), affiliated with West Health (www.westhealth.org), is a non-profit that delivers medical, social, and behavioral services to the frail elderly to the North County of San Diego. This PACE center is entrepreneurial in nature and focuses on innovations and bringing new processes to the traditional PACE environment. We're looking for passionate healthcare providers who want to be part of a team dedicated to enable seniors to live in their communities as independently as possible by providing compassionate, comprehensive health and supportive care. One Team One Mission

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.
• Will require use of personal vehicle.
• 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.
• Employees must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
• Job offers are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish-English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Clinic Nursing assessments to determine the nursing care needs, preferences and goals of the participants and actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans.
• Visit participant's homes to deliver the nursing intervention. This is one of an integral part of the job description.
• Deliver and document nursing interventions as agreed upon in the participants' care plans including but not limited to maintaining a healthy and safe environment, promptly and accurately responding to physician orders, and correctly administering medications and performing ordered tests 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 the disease process, self- care techniques, and prevention strategies.
• In coordination with the Marketing Team, support enrollment of prospective participants into the program.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous pay and a comprehensive benefits package focused on your health and wellness.
• 11 paid holidays, 13 days of PTO, and 5 days of sick time.
• A 5% employer match to our 403(b) retirement plan.
• No on-call time
• An annual education allowance
• Commitment to professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level