ResponsibilitiesThe
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 InformationCompensation DisclaimerThe 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.
