The PACE Clinic RN primarily oversees clinical acuity within the day center, spearheading real-time clinic-based triage based on participant symptoms. This role acts as a crucial communication link between participants, caregivers, and providers to ensure timely and appropriate care management.
Requirements summary
Required qualifications include a valid driver's license and current, valid RN licensure from an accredited school, along with a minimum of one year of clinical experience working with frail or elderly populations. BLS Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Jordan Valley Community Health (JVH) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVH strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.
Job Overview
The PACE Clinic RN has the primary responsibility of overseeing clinical acuity within the day center. This position will spearhead any clinic-based triage that is needed in real-time based on clinical presentation and symptomology. This position will function as a link in communication between participants and providers, judiciously establishing clinical criteria that is reported to physician and mid-level providers for appropriate and timely care management. This nurse will be in communication with other center-based staff as well as staff operating in the field, processing and relaying information regarding participant conditions and needs.
Key Responsibilities
Establish a functional workflow with all PACE center-based providers. These working relationships must be built on trust and mutual respect of clinical knowledge and capability. Receive communication from Center PCA’s, Center nurses, Homecare PCA’s, Field-based nurses, transportation, external providers and many other roles in the clinic, community, and homecare settings. Medical triage of clinical presentations and reported symptomology among participants, in order to prioritize reporting to providers and provision of care. Utilize services within the clinic appropriately across the affected population. Leverage tools and resources at their disposal to maintain the highest standards of clinical quality and excellence in care. Function as a bridge of communication between providers and all participant-facing caregivers, internal and external. Assist with milieu management in the PACE Day Center Be prepared to assist with PCA duties in the PACE Day Center, including matters of personal ADL assistance, dietary assistance, recreational assistance, and other needs as delegated by the Center Manager. Operate as a member of the nursing team responsible for reviewing all incoming communications from participants, reviewing judiciously and responding appropriately. Collaborate with the IDT, including pharmacy for medication needs and assist in maintaining dispensation timelines. Collaborate with Therapy team and Center PCA’s to ensure functional needs are addressed, and changes to functional status are communicated. Participate in Quality Improvement projects as assigned. Additional center-based and field-based duties, as assigned by the Center Manager.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Plan
Vision Coverage
Prescription Drug Coverage
Clinic Registered Nurse - PACE
Benefits
Overview:
Medical and
Prescription
Drug
Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
Health
Savings
Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
Flexible
Spending
Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
Dental and
Vision
Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
Retirement
Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
Life and
Disability
Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
Employee
Assistance
Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
Additional
Voluntary
Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife. Pay on Demand Available.
Holidays
Nine paid holidays per year. Health Requirements:
All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
Application Process
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVH career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Jordan Valley Health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Requirements
Required Qualifications: Valid driver's license. Current valid RN Licensure in good standing, received from a qualified, accredited school of nursing BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire. Minimum 1-year clinical experience working with a frail or elderly population.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with clinical triage in an acute care or transitional care setting is preferred.
