Registered Nurse - LOC

Who We Are

PACE by IIH is empowering senior participants to age at home with dignity through personalized, comprehensive care plans that deliver high-quality health and human services along with strong community support. Through an interdisciplinary and participant-centered model of care, PACE by IIH is committed to improving quality of life, promoting independence, and providing compassionate support tailored to the unique needs of each participant. Our team works collaboratively to deliver innovative, community-based healthcare solutions that allow seniors to remain safely and comfortably in their homes while receiving the care and services they need to thrive.

Benefits

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Employee discount

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid sick time

- Paid time off

- Referral program

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Level of Care (LOC) is responsible for assessing, coordinating, monitoring, and providing health care services for the Innovative Integrated Health, Inc. (IIH) participants.

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 ,Masters 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 DMEs 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 centers 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.

Qualifications

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.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Variable working conditions (center, hospital, nursing facility, participant home, or elsewhere).

- Some undesirable conditions at center may include exposure to odors, fumes, infections, dust, and dirt, which may be objectionable.

- Local car travel frequently necessary; out-of-town travel is minimal.

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk, hear, and to stand and walk.

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.

Core Values

- CARE is central to what we do, prioritizing the well-being, dignity, and independence of our senior participants.

- COMPASSION in every interaction, ensuring kindness, empathy, and understanding guide our care.

- CULTURE that reflects the diverse backgrounds of those we serve and fosters a workplace where every team member feels supported, valued, and empowered to grow.

- COMMUNITY that fosters connection, belonging, and support for participants and their families.

- COMMITMENT to quality improvement, innovation, and delivering healthier outcomes.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.