Current First Aid and BLS certifications required prior to hire
1+ year experience working with the frail or elderly
Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
1+ year acute care nursing preferred
3+ years healthcare experience with emphasis in geriatrics preferred
Bi-lingual in Spanish, Russian, Punjabi, or Hmong preferred
Responsibilities
Provides skilled nursing care in accordance with InnovAge policies and regulations
Assists in the examination, testing, and treatment of participants
Implements orders from primary care providers
Triages participant and staff phone calls to determine care priority
Schedules outside appointments for participants as needed
Administers prescribed medications and treatments, training participants in self-administration
Documents necessary information and maintains participant medical records
Provides health counseling and education to participants and families
Observes, records, and reports participant conditions and reactions to treatments
Assists with clinical teaching and supervision of CNA Day Center staff
Develops and maintains current nursing care plans
Supervises LPN/LVN's and Medical Assistants, evaluating clinic effectiveness
Ensures exam rooms are stocked with necessary supplies
Communicates effectively in interdisciplinary team and family meetings
Participates in interdisciplinary team formulation of Plans of Care
May provide after hours and holiday coverage
Complies with all regulatory and policy guidelines
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan with company match
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance and supplemental life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off and company-paid holidays
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
The Clinic RN (Registered Nurse) provides skilled nursing care in accordance with InnovAge policies and all applicable regulations to participants.
Assists in the examination, testing, and treatment of participants.
Implements orders written by primary care providers.
Triages participant and staff phone calls to determine the priority of care and routes accordingly.
Schedules outside appointments for participants when necessary.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments. Provides training to participants in self-administration of applicable medications and monitors medication compliance.
Documents all necessary information and maintains participant medical record(s).
Provides health counseling and education to participants and their families.
Observes, records, and reports participant's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to providers.
Assist with clinical teaching and clinical supervision of CNA Day Center staff.
Develops, implements, and maintains a current nursing care plan.
Supervises LPN/LVN's and Medical Assistants in addition to evaluating the overall effectiveness of the clinic in the absence of the Nursing Services Director/Clinic Nurse Supervisor.
Ensure that exam rooms and/or triage area is stocked for necessary supplies and materials and that appropriate staff maintains a list of medical supplies.
Effectively communicates and actively engages in interdisciplinary team meetings, family meetings, and clinic meetings.
Participates within the interdisciplinary team in the formulation of Plans of Care participants, as well as in other interdisciplinary team settings.
May be required to provide after hours and holiday coverage.
Complies with all regulatory and policy and procedure guidelines.
REQUIRED
Current State issued Registered Nurse License
Current First Aid and BLS certifications are required prior to hire. Acceptable vendors for certifications are from either American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross.
1+ yr working with the frail or elderly
PREFERRED
Bachelor's degree in nursing
1+ yr acute care nursing
3+ yrs health care experience with emphasis in geriatrics
Bi-lingual-Spanish, Russian, Punjabi, or Hmong
Posted Pay Range
$41.73-$54.28
Additional Information
Compensation Disclaimer
The pay may vary depending on job related factors, such as work location, experience, knowledge, skills, education, certifications, training and internal equity. InnovAge offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, short and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, ADD, flexible spending account, paid time off and company paid holidays.
