Clinic RN
Company: Gary and Mary West PACE
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionWhy Work for Gary and Mary West PACE? Because you
desire work/life balance and have a passion to make a difference in
the lives of North County seniors and their families!You will
receive generous pay and a benefits program focused on your health
and wellness that includes 10 paid holidays, 3 weeks of PTO, a 5%
employer-match to our 403b retirement program, and no on-call
time.Because we encourage professional development and support all
staff to expand their skillset, providing an annual education
allowance.You will be part of a distinct company culture where work
feels like family and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team
environment where you are appreciated and valued.Come do your best
work where your contribution matters!About PACEPhilanthropists Gary
and Mary West founded West Health with the mission of enabling
seniors to successfully age in place with access to high-quality,
affordable health and support services that preserve and protect
their dignity, quality of life, and independence. The Gary and Mary
West PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly),
affiliated with West Health (www.westhealth.org), is a new
non-profit that delivers medical, social, and behavioral services
to the frail elderly to the North County of San Diego. This PACE
center will be entrepreneurial in nature and will focus 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 MissionJob descriptionThe Gary and Mary West PACE (GMWP) Clinic
RN is responsible for coordinating and providing direct and
indirect nursing care to participants at the center as well as a
participant's home, working in close coordination with the PACE
Physician, clinic staff, and other interdisciplinary teams (IDT)
members to manage ongoing care, complex clinical situations, and to
support the operation of the GMWP primary care clinic. The Clinic
RN also collaborates effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
to promote the GMWP values, team culture, and mission.
Essential Functions
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 descriptionDeliver 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 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 the 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 meetingsParticipate in rotating night and weekend
callOther duties as assigned
Education and Certification
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor of Science
(BSN) preferredUnencumbered California Registered Nurse (RN)
LicenseCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) / First Aid Certification
required
Skills & Experience
Minimum of two years of nursing experience in a clinical setting
with a frail or elderly population.Nursing knowledge and skills are
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.Bilingual Spanish-English preferred.
Medical Clearance
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.
Job offers are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug
screen, background check, and health screen. COVID-19 vaccination
required. Must have a valid California Driver License and proof of
auto insurance.
Gary and Mary West PACE provide equal employment opportunities
(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, military
and veteran status, age, physical and mental disability, genetic
characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression or
sexual orientation or any other considerations made unlawful by
applicable state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Keywords: Gary and Mary West PACE, San Marcos , Clinic RN, Healthcare , San Marcos, California
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