St. Paul's Senior Services·El Cajon, California
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and triage for elderly participants within the PACE clinic. Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and execute individualized care plans and provide education to patients and caregivers.
San Diego’s St.
Paul's PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly).
This innovative program is for individuals 55 years or older, who are living with chronic illness, or disabilities and need coordinated medical care to continue living as independently as possible in their home and community.
The healthcare teams at St.
Paul’s PACE provide a hands-on approach coordinating medical, social, and home care services so individuals no longer need to manage their medical care alone.
This is a position in the clinic.
Typical hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Job Summary Under the direction and supervision of the RN Clinic Manager, uses and demonstrates detailed nursing assessments skills, including a comprehensive Initial, Semiannual and Annual nursing assessment and triaging participants as needed in the PACE Clinic.
Participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the care plan and contributes to the evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan.
Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive care plan for each client.
Actively takes part in implementing a summary on each client to help the state determine Nursing Home Level of Care.
Administers medications, implements primary care orders, and evaluates participant complaints physically or by phone and report findings to physician.
Provides education to participants and caregivers in regards to care plan, nursing treatments or medications.
Communicates participant’s condition to primary care givers, physician and multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications and Requirements Education: Graduate of a school of professional nursing program required.
Current California Registered Nurses License and CPR certification required.
To learn more about St. Paul’s Senior Services, please visit www.stpaulseniors.org.
St. Paul’s Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Requires a professional nursing degree, a current California Registered Nurses License, and CPR certification. One year of experience with frail or elderly populations and IV certification are preferred.
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