RN PACE Clinic

at OSF HealthCare (Main Office) in East Peoria, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Overview

Pay range for this position is $28.49 - $41.15/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure.
POSITION SUMMARY: The PACE RN demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide participant care that is appropriate to the ages of the participants served. Coordinates inter-disciplinary (IDT) care to participants, which may include nursing, therapy, social work, home care aide, adult day, or any other services as needed. Provides participant-centered care, using critical thinking skills to ensure positive participant outcomes. The PACE RN is responsible for care coordination, appropriate visit pattern utilization, outcome monitoring/management, resource management and episode management as they are serving in an RN Case Manager role.
What is PACE?
PACE is a Medicare and Medicaid risk-based care program with set fees that offers comprehensive, team-based medical and social services for seniors through collaborating health care agencies. PACE has already been deployed in over 30 other states prior to being introduced in Illinois.
The overarching goals of PACE are to improve the health and wellness of individuals at risk of having to be placed in a nursing home, while providing personalized solutions that improve outcomes, decrease disparities and are sustainable over time. The program offers all-inclusive support for older adults to age at home. PACE also brings relief to the growing number of family caregivers meeting the health care and social needs of older adults every day.
Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing
RN License in the state of IL
Experience: Experience as an RN in a healthcare environment.
A minimum of one years' experience working with the frail or elderly population or, if the individual has less than one year of experience but meets all other requirements must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
Licensure/ Certification Current American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS is required prior to start date of employment.
Other Skills/ Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
Provides own transportation and auto insurance and abides by all laws, rules, and recommendations for safe driving while on duty.
Maintains a valid driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Other Skills/ Knowledge: Electronic Medical Record and Microsoft application basic proficiency
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE