WHO WE ARE:
Are you interested in working for an organization whose mission it is to enable frail, underserved, and multicultural senior communities to live independently at home and in their communities, for as long as possible?
Bakersfield Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is dedicated to providing its participants with comprehensive health and social supports that are proven to effectively manage chronic conditions and to reduce the risk for premature institutionalization. PACE staff are leaders in the “aging in place” industry and we have had the honor of serving Fresno, Bakersfield and Orange County seniors and their families/caregivers.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides detailed medical history and lifestyle assessment to applicants who are enrolling in IIH PACE both in-home and the PACE center.
- Responsible for data entry and scanning documentation information into the electronic health record.
- Responsible for writing assessment summary and narratives for State review.
- Coordinates communication between IIH PACE and Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
- Organize and submit reporting information to DHCS, such as, but not limited to, first submission, resubmission, or deferral status for applicants or prospective enrollees.
- Coordinate with the Intake staff ,Master’s Level - Social Worker (MSW), or Primary Care Provider (PCP), if additional applicant information is required.
- Monitor the status of DHCS submissions and coordinate with Intake staff.
- Responsible for Home Safety Assessments when necessary.
- Coordinate with License Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Home Care Coordinator when reassessments are required for applicants.
- Responsible for creating initial care plans and collaboration with IDT during care planning or as soon as participant is enrolled.
- Coordinate upcoming appointments with scheduling and DME (Durable Medical Equipment)vendors to return rental DME’s to non- contracted vendors and order replacement DME from contracted vendors; such as but not limited to oxygen, wound vac, and hospital bed.
- Maintain confidentiality of applicant information.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.
- Adhere to and support the center’s practices, procedures, and policies including assigned break times and attendance.
- Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned.
- Participate in on call rotation for after-hours participant needs.
- Be flexible in schedule of hours worked.
- May require use of personal vehicle
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Broad knowledge base of physical, mental, and social needs of the frail elderly population.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Possess management and leadership skills.
- Experienced in physical assessment and triaging.
- Skilled in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
- Able to effectively prepare and maintain records, write reports, and respond to correspondence.
- Clinical competency in home health care, effective care planning and utilization management.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, medical staff, staff members, and family caregivers in a pleasant, patient, and professional manner.
- Well organized, dependable, flexible, and resourceful.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Computer skills required.
Requirements
Experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of health care experience with emphasis in geriatrics.
- Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population.
Education and Certification
- Current California Registered Nurses license required.
- CPR certification required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
- Is medically cleared for communicable diseases and has all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55.00 - $59.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
Weekly schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- health care experience with emphasis in geriatrics: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR certification (Required)
- California Registered Nurses license (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bakersfield, CA 93305: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person