Health Care Nurse

Registered Nurse
This position is responsible for contributing to the health and well-being of SD PACE participants as an interdisciplinary IDT team member, providing direct and indirect nursing care to participants. This position requires independent application of advanced nursing knowledge and skills, as well as collaboration with multiple disciplines of the IDT team to ensure the highest level of health and safety for beneficiaries, including managing complex clinical situations for which he/she is responsible.
Assessment: Collects patient data and completes required forms with appropriate responses according to unit standards; performs advanced nursing assessment using sound judgement and critical thinking skills.
Planning Care: Develops a plan of care based on sound nursing process, incorporating the plans of other IDT disciplines and continuing care needs; includes the patient/family in developing or revising the plan of care and goal setting; Implementing/Managing Care: Care provided conforms to accepted practice standards for nursing and PACE programming; provides correct treatments/procedures and other care as prescribed and according to patient care standards; demonstrates understanding of age-related characteristics and needs of patients served; explains nursing procedures via appropriate formats; provides participant and family education in coordination of 24-hour (around the clock) care delivery; identifies emergency situations and independently initiates advanced therapy; acts as coordinator of patient care with other health care personnel and evaluates patient care measures instituted; understands and demonstrates respect for patient rights and utilizes established mechanisms for management of ethical issues in patient care.
Evaluation: Records patient care delivered as planned and any variation, with appropriate rationale; implements nursing measures related to impending or associated problems.
Using nursing process, delegates nursing care to appropriate personnel; integrates cost effective measures into nursing practice; recognizes unit problems and takes responsibility for documenting same; complies with directives and SD PACE expectations to meet staffing needs based on patient care needs; complies with policies addressing safe working conditions; recognizes inappropriate and/or ineffective patient care management, trouble shooting and problem resolution skills, completes written reports as necessary; fulfills call for unit as assigned and adjusts staffing for census (volume) and acuity.
Attends staff meetings and contributes meaningfully to participant care planning.
The nurse will occasionally be responsible for conducting timely and comprehensive assessments of participants in various settings, including their homes and skilled nursing facilities. These assessments may include initial evaluations, routine follow-ups, and as-needed visits to support care planning, ensure compliance with PACE requirements, and promote participant safety and well-being. The ability to travel to different sites and work independently in the field is essential. Travel time will be included as paid time, and mileage will be reimbursed.
Keeps abreast of all regulations and standards to ensure compliance with orders or directives issued by duly constituted government / regulatory agencies.
Knowledge and or experience working in senior or elder care setting PACE, Nursing Home, Hospice, ADHC, etc.
Nursing competency and familiarity with care paths, interactive tools commonly used in skilled nursing home settings.
Must be able to triage clinical symptoms, apply care paths and clinical interactive tools in patient evaluation and care prior to communications with physicians.
Must be comfortable starting IV lines, IV medication administration and monitoring.
Must be comfortable with acute care of frail adults, complex wound care, and cognitively impaired adults.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
Ability to read, write and comprehend medical information and terminology.
Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.
Possess the skills to provide high quality care for geriatric patients.
Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by San Diego PACE and approved by CMS.
Demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity, work effectively with individuals of different cultures and socio-economic status; provide prompt, efficient and responsive customer service.
Knowledge of video conferencing software and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Power Point. Knowledge of Electronic Health Records (ie. EPIC, True Chart, Nextgen)
Equipment Used:
EPIC EMR Experience
Minor medical equipment such as vital signs monitors, emergency cart, automated external defibrillator (AED), and patient personal assist devices.
Networked computer with various applications, fax machine, document center, and telephone.
Will be required to occasionally travel to other sites or other locations in San Diego County.
Pre -employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and boosters is a term and condition of employment.
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