Registered Nurse, PACE

Company: Family Health Centers of San Diego
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy. Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others. FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management. The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region. Responsibilities: Manage the initial assessment for potential PACE participants to include home visits to support environmental and physical assessments. Ensure coordination and completion of reassessments every 6 months with 1:1 at PACE Multipurpose Center and/or at participant’s home for assigned case load. Act as a liaison between the participants and the interdisciplinary team members. Provide individual health education on the disease process to include verbal and written hand-outs for their reference. Document any activities encountered between the participant, families, caregivers, contracted providers, hospitals, SNF, and other facilities working together with PACE for participant’s well-being in accordance with PACE policies, procedures, and all regulatory requirements and laws. Ensure implementation and compliance of participant care as per provider’s order. Respond to medical emergencies and take the lead in management of the situation as indicated. Screen and triage participants as needed. Document all nursing care on the day service is rendered while adhering to established guidelines related to medical care provision. Monitor, administer, and record ordered medications. Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team to assess the nursing need of the participants. Maintain acceptable standards of nursing care based on regulatory requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements: Current California state licensure as a Registered Nurse. Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training. Traveling between sites and other locations is required as an essential function of the job. Must have a car, a valid California driver’s license, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy. 1-3 years of experience working with the older adult population required. 1-3 years of experience in managed care setting to include utilization or case management in an ambulatory or inpatient setting preferred. Knowledge of the older adult population health care issues. Knowledge of and ability to perform clinic-based/or hospital-based/or home-based nursing tasks. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to participate collaboratively with multi-disciplinary care team. Ability to work effectively with participants from diverse social, cultural and economic groups, Must be able to multi-task, be flexible, ensure accuracy, and meet changing priorities in a fast-paced, high workload environment. Basic computer literacy to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., E-HR documentation, obtaining background information and reports, following up on appointments, etc.). Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Rewards: Job type: Full-time, M-F Typical schedule 8am-5pm/8:30am-5:30pm. Onsite Location: PACE College Grove, 3420 College Ave San Diego, CA 92115 Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits Retirement Plan with Employer Match Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved. We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is: $50.00 - $61.86 Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net) FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

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