PACE CLINIC RN

North East Medical Services; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

North East Medical Services in San Francisco seeks a PACE Clinic RN to provide direct and indirect nursing care to PACE Participants within the center. You will collaborate with physicians and the IDT to manage ongoing care, administer medications, and coordinate tests and treatments in a busy primary care setting.

You will perform comprehensive nursing assessments, contribute to care planning, educate Participants and families, and support care transitions, telehealth, and end-of-life

Qualifications

• Valid California RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• BLS and First Aid current.
• Minimum three years clinical nursing experience preferred.
• PHN certification or geriatrics training preferred.
• Experience with frail/older adult population beneficial.
• Fluency in English; Cantonese or Vietnamese language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conducts nursing assessments to determine care needs and goals.
• Participates as active IDT member for care planning.
• Delivers and documents nursing interventions per care plan.
• Administers medications and performs ordered tests and treatments.
• Updates IDT promptly on changes in patient status.
• Coordinates transitions between care settings with the team.
• Provides health education to Participants and families.
• Supports enrollment and end-of-life care coordination.
• Documents care accurately in the electronic health record.
• Utilizes Epic for content/workflow; serves as a workflow expert.
• Provides care in-person, telehealth, and by phone; home health as needed.
• May provide after-hours on-call coverage.

Job description

Working under the supervision of the PACE Center Manager, the PACE Clinic RN is independent in the application of nursing knowledge and skills. Primary duties include direct and indirect nursing care to PACE Participants and operational support of the primary care clinic located within the PACE Center. The PACE Clinic RN works collaboratively with physicians, clinic staff, and other Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members to manage ongoing care and complex clinical situations.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Conducts nursing assessments to determine PACE Participants’ care needs, preferences, and goals.Participates as an active member of the IDT for Participant care planning.Delivers and documents nursing interventions as agreed upon in the Participant’s care plan, including but not limited to maintaining a healthy and safe environment, promptly and accurately responding to primary care provider’s orders, and correctly administering medications and performing ordered tests and treatments.Remains alert to pertinent input from other team members, Participants, and caregivers and updates the IDT promptly regarding any changes in Participants’ condition or medical status.Works with the Participant’s assigned Primary Care Provider and other members of the IDT to manage smooth care transitions between settings (hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home, etc.)Provides health education for the Participant, family, and/or caregivers regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies.Supports enrollment of prospective Participants in the PACE program.Participates in end-of-life care coordination and support.Identifies medical emergencies and initiates appropriate response within scope of practice.Documents all nursing treatment accurately and within departmental time requirements into Participants’ electronic health record, documenting the delivery of all Participant care.Understands and demonstrates respect for Participants’ rights and utilizes established mechanisms for management of ethical issues in Participant care.Demonstrates active participation in Quality Improvement activities, staff training, and meetings.Provides care to Participants in-person, via telehealth, and/or via telephone, as indicated.Provides home health as needed.RN nursing level of triage.Coordinates and monitors the activities of clinical team members such as LVN, MA to ensure that clinical care is provided accurately, timely, and efficiently.Utilizes Epic appropriately and efficiently and serve as content and workflow expert for resolving issues and proposing solutions in Epic.Performs other job duties as required by Manager/Supervisor.May provide after-hours on-call coverage to support PACE participants when the PACE Center is closed as needed for support.Required:Valid and current California RN license.Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.Current BLS and First Aid requiredPreferred:Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing (BSN/MSN)Minimum of three years’ clinical nursing experience preferred.Certification in Public Health Nursing (PHN)Certification or additional training in geriatricsMinimum one year of experience working with a frail and/or older adult populationLANGUAGE:Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English.Fluency in Chinese (Cantonese) and/or Vietnamese is required.Fluency in other languages is an asset.STATUS:This is an FLSA non-exempt position.This is not an OSHA high-risk position.NEMS BENEFITS: Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company contribution to 401(k).