Responsible for the development and implementation of homecare services for program participants, including the coordination of all contracted home services, durable medical equipment and nursing home care. Attends scheduled IDT and Coordination meetings.

Minimum Requirements

1. Graduation from an accredited LVN school coupled with a current LVN license issued by the State of California Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians required.

2. A minimum of one (1) year experience practicing as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

3. Current BLS certification also required.

4. Experience and knowledge regarding the physical, mental and social needs of the patients highly desirable.

5. At least one year working with a frail or elderly population

6. Valid California driver’s license with good driving record.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Bilingual: English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese depending on location preferred.

2. Ability to work well with patients. Requires lots of patience, and a kind/caring attitude.

3. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.

4. Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice.

5. Must be able to treat geriatrics.

6. Demonstrates respect for and promotes participant rights including dignity, self-determination, access to care, confidentiality and independence.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, bend, and lift up to 10 pounds as necessary to carry out routine duties.

2. Hand and wrist dexterity to utilize computer.

3. May be required to stand for extended periods of computer.

4. Ability to sit for extended periods of computer.

5. May be required to walk for extended periods of time.

6. Audial and verbal capabilities are essential to effectively communicate with patients, clients, and staff.

Environment Conditions Critical to Performance:

1. Exposure to medical clinic setting.

2. Low risk contamination when adhering to Universal Precautions.

3. Is required to drive a car to attend meetings and other related functions.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Assesses, using the nursing process, the home care needs of a frail elderly population, and identifies and develops specific plans of care.

2. Assess, identify and collaborate with other members of the Interdisciplinary teams regarding all Durable Medical Equipment and Incontinence care needs of the participant.

3. Perform any follow-up as instructed by the Provider.

4. Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary team to evaluate and re-evaluate caregiver hours.

5. Discuss and educate approved caregiver hours and assignment plan with participant, family and caregiver.

6. Actively participates in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) contributing to the participant plan of care. Communicates any changes in participant.

7. Attends staff, scheduled IDT and Care Coordination meetings.

8. Document in accordance with AltaMed PACE departmental guidelines and within the established time frames

9. Act as a liaison between Homecare vendor and PACE related to participant’s needs.

10. Maintains patient confidence and by keeping information confidential.

11. Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

12. Complies with policy and procedures of AltaMed PACE.

13. Perform all other related duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.78 - $33.48 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Psychiatry

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lynwood, CA 90262: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person