• Provides direct nursing care according to the medical plan of treatment and nursing care plan
• Utilizes physical and psychosocial assessment skills, performs multi-system assessments and identifies current and potential care needs
• Carries out physician orders for treatment and visit frequency per plan of treatment
• Organizes and completes patient treatment and tasks per established care plan
• Implements and updates care plan in collaboration with the Clinical Manager and Primary Care Clinician to reflect progress toward goals and outcomes
• Coordinates care among team members and documents in the clinical record per policy
• Educates and trains patients and caregivers on exercises and equipment needed to aid recovery
• Provides education and instruction specific to the patient and caregiver's assessed needs, abilities and readiness
• Accurately documents ongoing assessments, clinical findings, skilled care and plan for next visit according to the established care plan

Skills: Direct Nursing Care, Patient Assessment, Order Implementation, Care Planning, Team Collaboration, Care Coordination, Patient Education, Clinical Documentation

• Answering phone calls from participants during weekday nighttime hours, weekends, and holidays on scheduled shifts
• Using empathic listening and conversation skills to help work through participants' concerns
• Acting as a representative of Pacific PACE to help local older adults stay living safely in their homes and community, as per their wishes
• Escalating cases to other members of the care team, including registered nurses and providers
• Visiting participant homes to provide nursing treatments such as assistance with falls, wound care, or medication management
• Acting as the eyes and ears for the physician, communicating on the phone/video with a registered nurse or provider
• Coordinating after-hours services, including transportation, medication delivery, and emergency room/hospital discharge planning
• Relaying any participant information and documentation to the daytime care team in a timely and accurate manner
• Protecting privacy and maintaining confidentiality of all company procedures and information about employees, participants and families

Skills: Phone Support, Empathic Listening, Participant Advocacy, Case Escalation, Home Nursing Visits, Provider Communication, Service Coordination, Confidentiality Maintenance

• Treat minor injuries and illnesses according to the physician's instructions.
• Conduct medical exams.
• Clean and dress wounds, operate emergency equipment, and provide follow-up care.
• Prepare and administer medications.
• Provide care, treatment, and service to Home Health and Hospice patients and their families in their place of residence within their scope of practice.
• Function as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Serve a diverse client base throughout the Sacramento Service area.

Skills: Minor Injury Care, Medical Examinations, Wound Management, Medication Administration, Home Health Care, Hospice Care, Team Collaboration, Diverse Patient Service

• Assist in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment, which will be conducive to the best interest and welfare of the patients.
• Set up and pass medications, observing the rights of medication administration.
• Maintain working knowledge of patient conditions at all times.
• Review 24-hour reports and other pertinent nursing documentation from previous shifts.
• Supervise the work of Certified Medication Aides and Certified Nursing Aides.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of nursing observations and care.
• Provide nursing care following physician orders and appropriate nursing techniques/procedures.
• Recognize and interpret symptoms/change of condition and report the patient's condition accurately.
• Notify RCM, DNS, PCP, and/or Administration of changes in patient condition or other job-related issues.

Skills: Patient Environment Support, Medication Administration, Patient Condition Monitoring, Shift Report Review, Staff Supervision, Nursing Documentation, Physician Order Compliance, Symptom Recognition

• Provide direct patient care as defined under the state Nurse Practice Act using sound judgment and critical thinking
• Implement the plan of care and treatment initiated by the registered nurse
• Provide accurate, detailed, and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care and the nursing process
• Conduct ongoing assessments
• Observe the client's condition and accurately report to the registered nurse
• Perform all skills, treatments, and procedures with competency, following the scope of practice and adhering to policies, procedures, and protocols
• Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions

Skills: Direct Patient Care, Critical Thinking, Care Plan Implementation, Accurate Documentation, Ongoing Assessment, Condition Observation, Clinical Competency, Infection Control

• Communicate customer needs to management.
• Work in alignment with the company’s mission and values - integrity, ownership, passion, pride, respect, positive energy, and drive toward goal attainment.
• Attain the goals as set forth by management.
• Seek and follow management coaching toward increased productivity.
• Complete medical checks and remind clients of medications
• Assist clients with medication administration and wound care
• Take vital signs and record, and assist with BSL
• Answer phone calls, direct phone calls to the appropriate staff, as well as check and report voicemail to the appropriate staff.
• Maintain clean work and living areas.
• Initial assessment of emergencies and report emergencies to Managers/Supervisors.
• Seek a proper level of care to assess and treat medical complications.
• Initiate the medical response system.
• Document the incident appropriately.
• Complete initial medical assessment

Skills: Customer Communication, Goal Achievement, Management Coaching, Medication Assistance, Vital Signs Monitoring, Phone Management, Emergency Assessment, Incident Documentation

• Uses equipment and devices pertinent to treatment, procedures, and practices.
• Communicates changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse and the physician directing the care of the patient.
• Follows the procedure in the identification of patients before implementing any procedures, interventions, etc
• Provides appropriate information for all patient procedures and ensures patient/significant other understanding before the start of the procedure.
• Responds to emergencies in a timeframe appropriate to the needs of the patient.
• Administers medications with the ability to assess the indication, appropriate dosing and effects of the medication administered for the patient.
• Correctly collects, handles, and labels specimens utilizing Standard Precautions, as well as documenting in the patient record.
• Adheres to Infection Control policies and procedures, follows Standard Precautions and specific isolation precautions for the prevention and spread of bloodborne pathogens and other communicable diseases
• Appropriately implements prescribed interventions to ensure pain management for the patient.
• Recognizes that ethical/legal/medical dilemmas exist in the nursing practice and confers with the appropriate resource personnel when making ethical nursing decisions.
• Provides education with respect to the proper educational ability and level for the patient population.
• Incorporates available educational material into patient/significant other teaching and documents understanding in the patient record.
• Communicates to the physician the nutritional needs/problems of the patient.
• Provides continuity of care through the implementation/utilization of the Plan of Care for the patients
• Ensures that quality patient care is delivered to all patients and the department is maintained following professional and regulatory standards and the philosophy and goals of Hoag.

Skills: Equipment Operation, Patient Communication, Patient Identification, Procedure Education, Emergency Response, Medication Administration, Specimen Handling, Infection Control

• Under the direction of an RN, assist in identifying the patient’s physical, psycho social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations.
• Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, following the POC.
• Provide effective communication to patients, staff members, other health care professionals and referral sources.
• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with the requirements of third-party payers.
• Assure continuity of care through the delivery of quality patient care.
• Assist with daily activities.
• Recording daily information in the patient's chart
• Assist the nurses and other staff
• Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures, and abide by federal, state and local requirements

Skills: Needs Assessment, Care Planning, Effective Communication, Case Monitoring, Continuity of Care, Daily Living Assistance, Chart Documentation, Policy Compliance

• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, assesses patients' chief complaints
• Re-assesses patients' vital signs and physical exam to assist in patient treatment
• Works as a member of the patient care team in conjunction with physicians, ancillary departments and other staff members
• Provides technical nursing care and interventions to all patients presenting to the Emergency Department
• Provides service to one or more age populations, including ill, neonate, through geriatric patient populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served
• Understands and actively participates in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization
• Supports the Organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

Skills: Patient Assessment, Vital Signs Monitoring, Team Collaboration, Emergency Care, Technical Nursing Skills, Age-Specific Care, Mission Support, Performance Improvement

• Assess the Medical and Mental Health status of the client upon arrival, including charting and counting meds, head-to-toe assessment, checking vitals, patient education, determining insurance status, and making medical follow-up appointments.
• Oversee Home Health services, and explain Medical staff roles to the foundation.
• Ensure the client has a successful Hospital discharge, and confirm the client received discharge instructions from the hospital
• Oversee client medication regimen, check discharge medication, and pick up and fill prescriptions 
• Ensure client receives appropriate medical equipment to assist client (i.e., Walker, cane, crutches, wheelchair)
• Complete the linking of clients with Medicare or Medi-Cal
• Complete the necessary documents to get approved for insurance and order insurance cards
• Ensure that assignments with the Medical Home/Primary Care Physician are completed by staff.
• Verify Follow-up appointments and/or schedule appointments.
• Manage the completion of making and confirming all MD follow-up appointments according to discharge paperwork.
• Making follow-up appointments with PCP/Medical Home.
• Set up the client’s Home Health Visit for the entire LOS.
• Complete daily reports from Home Health are received.
• Provide client teaching on illnesses, medications, preventative measures, and overall.

Skills: Health Assessment, Medication Management, Discharge Coordination, Medical Equipment Arrangement, Insurance Processing, Appointment Scheduling, Home Health Oversight, Patient Education

• A valid current nursing license under the State Board of Nursing
• Proof of current CPR and Hepatitis profile
• Must be of a mature and responsible character
• General knowledge of disease process and medication action
• Knowledge of the necessary actions in emergencies
• Able to effectively communicate with the client, family, PCG, and their nursing supervisor
• Must be in good physical and mental health

Qualifications: BA in Human Development with 1 year of Experience

• Experience working with the elderly in a healthcare facility
• Must have an active LVN license
• Must have a friendly attitude
• Bilingual in Spanish and English 
• Able to assist doctors, perform accu-cheks and insulin shots, supervise caregivers, and CNA care for residents, etc.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
• Must possess a current IV Therapy certificate
• Must be able to take calls, float to other areas, and work on weekends

Qualifications: BS in Nursing with 3 years of Experience

• Ability to engage others, listen, and adapt response to meet others’ needs.
• Ability to align own actions with those of other team members committed to common goals.
• Excellent computer and keyboarding skills, including familiarity with Windows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to perform job duties professionally at all times.
• Ability to understand, recall, and communicate factual information.
• Ability to understand, recall, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information.
• Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
• Knowledge of all activities associated with the delivery of quality nursing practices and duties assigned to this role
• Skill in nursing practices within the scope of responsibilities assigned to this role
• Skill in organization and efficiency with attention to detail
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple nursing activities simultaneously with frequent interruptions in a fast–paced environment

Qualifications: BA in Psychology with 4 years of Experience

• Knowledge of nursing processes, health care systems, structure, and functions, and community resources.
• Understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies. 
• Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• Sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency.
• Maintain a positive, caring attitude towards patients.
• A strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.

Qualifications: BS in Health Sciences with 5 years of Experience

• State of Illinois practical/vocational nurse license (current and unrestricted)
• Utilization Management Experience
• Experience in direct clinical patient care
• Experience with medical management activities in a managed care environment
• Knowledge of managed care principles, HMO, and Risk Contracting arrangements.
• Knowledge of health care resources within the community
• Experience with clinical decision-making criteria sets (i.e., Milliman, InterQual)
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills

Qualifications: BS in Public Health with 6 years of Experience

• Ability to demonstrate respect for people in ethical and courteous behavior to patients, patient relatives, visitors and fellow employees.
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to follow the regulations of the Hospital about job performance, behavior and patient care.
• Ability to be flexible in meeting the needs of varying situations.
• Ability to comply with Mercy Hospital's standards of personal hygiene, grooming and uniform dress.
• Ability to maintain continuing education requirements for licensure.
• Hold IV Certification
• Vision, hearing, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination
• Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.

Qualifications: BS in Nutrition Science with 1 year of Experience

• Experience in collaborative practice with physicians and/or nurse practitioners in a physician practice or clinic setting. 
• Able to provide ambulatory nursing care as directed by physicians and/or nurse practitioners, including patient and family-focused assessment, intervention, and education.
• Skillfully and consistently performs daily clinical duties per established policy and procedure.
• Pediatric nursing experience in a clinic or office setting or equivalent (i.e., Family Practice with heavy pediatric population)
• Current license to practice vocational nursing in the State of Texas
• Current CPR certification

Qualifications: BS in Kinesiology with 3 years of Experience

• Be a Licensed Professional Nurse or a Licensed Vocational Nurse licensed in the state 
• Previous home health experience.
• Prior packet review/QI experience
• Hodl Coding certification
• Excellent communication skills
• An ability to interact well with a diverse group of individuals
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Evidence of leadership qualities
• Strong ethical and moral character references

Qualifications: BS in Community Health with 4 years of Experience

• Current LVN license in the state of practice
• Experience providing nursing care for developmentally and intellectually, and/or physically disabled patients in a residential treatment and assessment facility and/or supported living facility, preferably for youth in residential facilities and/or children placed in foster care
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of medical protocols (including biohazard protocols) and interventions, medications, medical techniques, applications, and appliances utilized to assist clients with chronic medical conditions
• Experience in accurate administration, reporting, and documentation of prescription medications, medical assessments, such as BP readings, pulse rates, temperature readings, etc.
• Experience in maintaining confidentiality/HIPAA guidelines
• Able to comply with program standards and regulations of the delivery of medical services in residential treatment facilities and/or supported living settings
• An ability to appropriately respond during medical emergencies
• Ability to use sound judgment in decision making regarding the care and comfort of clients in physical or emotional distress

Qualifications: BA in Child Development with 6 years of Experience

• Related experience in a social service environment. 
• Concurrent experience with the relevant client population
• Current State license as a Vocational Nurse
• Working knowledge of the principles of physical growth and development and psychosocial development, to assess and interpret client data and identify individual needs, and provide health-related care appropriate to the developmental stage and client population
• Ability to manage client health care activities, and work independently in developing and implementing appropriate responses to identified medical needs
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate medical needs, implement and document nursing care plans, and develop solutions to difficult problems concerning clients’ mental or physical well-being
• Strong communication skills to obtain assessment information, instruct clients and elicit their cooperation in managing their care, conduct educational classes, and maintain effective working relationships and contacts with other employees and health care professionals
• Normal or corrected vision and some color vision to read thermometers, blood pressure gauges, dipstick analysis results, and so forth, and to see and evaluate presented symptoms and injuries (critical)
• Communication abilities to gather and exchange information with clients and staff in person or by telephone, provide care instructions, and schedule appointments (critical)
• Experience in proofreading and checking documents for accuracy, and reading reports, regularly
• Ability to respond to telephone, pages, and intercoms
• Manual dexterity to manipulate instruments and syringes, apply bandages or sterile wipes, and accept and pass instruments and specimens
• Touch sensitivity to detect pulse, palpate body areas, and perform treatments with minimal client discomfort 
• Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data regularly
• Ability to stoop and bend, ability to reach and grab with arms and hands, and ability to walk and move about for up to two hours at a time
• Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients
• Ability to record, proofread, and check documents and files for accuracy
• Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data

Qualifications: BS in Healthcare Administration with 5 years of Experience