PACE Program Director

Job Title: PACE Program Director

Location: San Ysidro Health 3364 Beyer Blvd. San Ysidro CA 92173

Hours: MF 8am5pm

Position Summary:

Reporting to the VP of Senior Health Services the Director of Nursing (DON) provides
leadership and direction for all San Diego PACE nursing functions. The DON is
accountable and responsible for planning directing and evaluating all activities of the
nursing department the home health department and transitionsofcare team. The DON
oversees and provides direct leadership to the Clinical Nurse Manager the Home Health
Manager and the Transitions of Care Manager. Additionally the Director of Nursing
works closely with the Site Directors and Day Center Managers to provide guidance and
ensure appropriate and efficient functioning of the PACE clinics and nursing staff. The
DON will also be responsible for developing and implementing a robust onboarding and
clinical training program for PACE clinicians that includes the use of RN documentation
specialists and NP coders to identify and train Providers on proper documentation and
coding practices. This position will support San Diego PACEs strategic direction and
goals by applying and evaluating corporate standards policies practices and
procedures as well as operational and financial management activities.

Essential Functions of the Job:

1. In all job activities the Director of Nursing will comply with CMS and DHCS regulatory
requirements as well as SD PACE standards and guidelines and policies and procedures.

2. Accountable and responsible for direct oversight including planning directing and evaluating all
activities of the nursing department the home health department and transitionsofcare team.

3. Provides direct supervision and leadership to the Clinical Nurse Manager the Home Health
Manager the Transitions of Care Manager as well as the clinical training and coding staff.

4. Provides clinical guidance and support to the Admissions Manager and RN Enrollment Team as
needed.

5. Works closely with PACE leadership team to ensure compliance with capturing of program data
including HOS surveys HHC scores annual patient satisfaction surveys and CMS universes.

6. Responsible for maintaining a safe secure and supportive work environment that provides
opportunities for personal growth opportunities and empowers staff to provide excellent
participant care.

7. Responsible for optimizing healthcare delivery processes to create efficient patient and quality
workflow that improves care and participant satisfaction.

8. Facilitates cooperation and teamwork in support of SD PACE ongoing pursuit of continuous
quality improvement.

9. Participates in the development of policy decisions that affect patient care
services.
10. Responsible for integrating internal relations with the medical staff to continually
improve participant satisfaction.
11. Develops a quality management plan for nursing.
12. Responsible for the departments systematic compliance monitoring and
evaluation of:

• Quality and appropriateness of diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Quality content and completeness of medical records.
• Home health support and practices
• Transitions of care continuity of care
• Support for quality management clinical operations and performance improvement activities.

13. Develops standards of performance evaluates performance and initiates or
makes recommendations for personnel actions.
14. Ensures clinical competency of nurses is evaluated at least once a year.
Introduces and demonstrates new techniques equipment and products to nursing
staff medical providers and others.
15. Oversees provision and implementation of educational programs for nurses.
16. Participates in the assessment of learning needs and provides opportunities for
staff development.
17. Plans coordinates and participates in nursing inservice training.
18. Oversees SD PACE immunizations to assure compliance with program requirements; provides regular reports to the PACE and/or SYH Quality Team.
19. Oversees and monitors the administration and control of clinicuse medications by nursing personnel.
20. Responsible and accountable for SD PACE infection control and prevention program.
21. Encourages a collaborative model of patient care by providing opportunity for nursing personnel to plan with the medical staff and other disciplines for the total needs of patients.
22. Serves as escalation point for participant complaints that are unresolved at lower levels.
23. Keeps abreast of new technological developments in nursing and health care.
24. Maintains current knowledge of trends in nursing care delivery and incorporates this knowledge into daily operation of the department of nursing.
25. Seeks new ways of improving nursing services and keeps abreast of modern practices and techniques.
26. Works with teams sites and leadership to maintain and optimize provider panels and clinic scheduling to ensure maximum efficiency.
27. Works directly with PACE Medical Director to reach goals and objectives for the
PACE program.
28. Manages performance through coaching counseling and disciplining
developing coordinating and enforcing systems policies procedures
productivity and quality standards.

• Assists PACE leadership team to prepare annual department and capital budgets; reviews monthly financials to ensure budget compliance monitors expenditures and department productivity to achieve.
• Sets standards for coordination of care and discharge planning with hospitals and skilled nursing facilities; understands and demonstrates respect for patient rights and utilizes established mechanisms for management of ethical issues in patient care.
• In coordination with the PACE QA Manager ensures that clinical Home Health protocols are developed followed reviewed and updated as needed and regular audits are conducted; demonstrates active participation in PACE QA processes; is involved in assessment and implementation of QA improvement plans.
• Assists with the planning and preparation of the PACE CMS audit.
• Integrates costeffective measures into department practices.
• May provide direct clinical care services within scope of work as required as part of the Interdisciplinary Team.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Attends meetings and participates on committees as required.
2. Acts only within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
3. Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication; prepares reports and correspondence as needed or directed.
4. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs current literature inservice meetings and workshops.
5. Builds and manages the workforce based on program goals budget considerations and staffing needs. Takes action to address performance problems. Manages a diverse workforce and a variety of work situations.
6. Maintains professional affiliations required certifications and continuing education requirements.
7. Assists with projects related to program expansion and PACE facility openings.
8. Performs other jobrelated duties as needed assigned or requested.

Job Requirements:

Education Required (Minimum level of education): Graduate from accredited school
of Nursing BSN.

Education Preferred: Masters degree in nursing

Certifications/Licenses Required: Current CA RN and CPR certification.
Preferred: Current CA NP

Experience Required (Minimum level of experience): Sufficient years of experience
in nursing with minimum of 3 years as a Nurse Manager.

Experience Preferred: Previous experience in nursing administration with 5 years as a
Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing. Experience working with elderly population
preferred. Knowledge and or experience working in senior or elder care setting PACE
Nursing Home Hospice ADHC. Nursing competency and familiarity with care paths
interactive tools commonly used in skilled nursing home settings. Must be able to triage
clinical symptoms apply care paths and clinical interactive tools in patient evaluation
and care prior to communications with physicians. Must be comfortable with acute care
of frail adults complex wound care and cognitively impaired adults.

Verbal and Written Skills: Excellent oral and written communication. Bilingual
(English/Spanish) preferred. Medical Spanish acceptable.

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