Come join Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group (CCWSG) as we are looking to hire Registered Nurses (RN) for a PACE facility located in Eureka, CA. This is a local temp to hire opportunity, not a travel position.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with the elderly and will have a working knowledge of the Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Apply and we'll schedule interviews with our recruiters this week!

• Local Temp to Hire position.


• Mon-Fri


• Day shift


• Paid every Friday!


• $38-$43/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts initial participant assessment and reassessments to identify overt problems/needs and sets nursing priorities. Records participant assessments, reassessments, and care delivered in the medical record.


• Provides treatment and or interventions which address problems requiring immediate referral and/or follow-up; interprets and records latest diagnostic results.


• In coordination with the Interdisciplinary Team, develops a Plan of Care based on a nursing process that incorporates immediate and continuing care needs, including the participant and family perspective to reflect goals for the participant in the Day Center.


• Provides care that conforms to accepted nursing practice standards and age-related characteristics and needs of participants. Functions within nursing scope of practice.


• Provides direct care including, but is not limited to, wound care, IV therapy, blood sugar checks, IM injections, vital sign checks, and/or follow-up on an episodic problem previously identified by Primary Care Providers. Performs nursing treatments and interventions in the Clinic, as appropriate.


• Actively participates in daily morning and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings providing updates on changes in the condition of participants and regarding movement between home, supportive housing, nursing home, hospital, and other residential settings.


• Ensures the information regarding participant health problems, daily schedules, planned tests, appointments, and Medical Specialist appointments, are communicated to the IDT to ensure coordination.


• Consults with and educates participants, family members, and/or caregivers regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, prevention strategies, and medical interventions.


• Provides the appropriate Primary Care Provider with a summary of health findings and any changes in a participant’s health condition.


• Ensures that all tests, lab work, and diagnostic studies ordered by the Primary Care Provider have been executed.


• Coordinates all medication management for participants with Clinic team members. This may include communication regarding the stocking of non-prescription medications, the ordering of prescription medications, the administering of medication in the Day Center, and the monitoring of participant compliance. Arranges for delivery of needed medications and supplies to the participant’s home.


• Actively monitors participants in the Day Center during mealtime to assess whether participants have adequate food intake. Coordinates with the Registered Dietitian to remedy any problems and provide nutritional counseling.


• Other duties as assigned.

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.

Must possess an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California.

One (1) year working with a frail or elderly population preferred, preferably with a background in public health nursing.