Registered Nurse - $5,000.00 sign on bonus

About the Role

This community-based role requires 90% field work and is located in San Marcos, CA. The Gary and Mary West PACE Clinic RN is responsible for coordinating and providing direct and indirect nursing care to participants at the center as well as in their homes, 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.

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.
• 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 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bilingual Spanish-English preferred.

Benefits

• $5,000.00 Sign On Bonus.
• Generous pay and comprehensive benefits package focused on health and wellness.
• 11 paid holidays, 13 days of PTO, and 5 days of sick time.
• 5% employer match to our 403(b) retirement plan.
• No on-call time.
• Annual education allowance and commitment to professional growth.
• Supportive, mission-driven culture with collaboration and family-like environment.
• Your voice is heard and your work is truly valued.

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