PACE Admissions RN

Job Type

Locums Tenens

Specialty

Outpatient Clinic

State

Location

– San Ysidro, CA

Description

Location:
San Diego, CA

San Diego is a vibrant coastal city known for its year-round beautiful weather, stunning beaches, and rich cultural diversity. It offers an exceptional quality of life with world-class dining, outdoor recreation, and a thriving healthcare community that makes it an ideal destination for healthcare professionals.

Facility:
This outpatient clinic is a PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) facility dedicated to providing comprehensive care to frail elderly populations. The facility emphasizes coordinated, community-based care and offers a collaborative work environment with a strong multidisciplinary team approach to patient care.

Opportunity:
Registered Nurse – PACE Admissions Outpatient Clinic

Job Details:

• Temporary 3-month assignment working Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Work under the direct supervision of the PACE Admissions RN Supervisor
• Responsible for development and timely submittal of the Level of Care (LOC) tool to the organizational shared drive
• Conduct initial In-Home Assessments (IHA) as part of the IHA Team, requiring travel for home site visits
• Assess home care needs of frail elderly populations using the nursing process and develop initial plans of care
• Complete and submit LOC determination forms to the Admissions RN Supervisor for review
• Review medical records as needed to complete LOC determinations, utilizing alternative sources such as hospital discharge information and medications when records are unavailable
• Maintain an up-to-date active list of all submitted LOCs, including submission dates, decisions, and follow-up information
• Follow up on all deferred Prospective Enrollees and resubmit required information to DHCS to request approval
• Coordinate implementation of homecare services including Durable Medical Equipment for program participants when needed
• Assist with transitioning of care and monitoring of hospitalizations and SNF patients to ensure appropriate transitions
• Communicate and interact with patient caregivers and/or family members as needed
• Participate in weekly enrollment team meetings as well as IDT and other meetings as needed
• At least 1 year of RN experience in home or community health with the frail or elderly population required
• Current California Registered Nurse license required
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification (American Heart Association) required

Compensation:
Temporary employment is available based on an hourly rate determined by the the employee's experience level on a 0-14 year scale. Please contact us for more information.

Job ID

64005830