Colorado PACE has an immediate opening for a
Clinic Registered Nurse.
LOCATION: Aurora, CO
STATUS: Full-time
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
ANNUAL PAY RANGE: $89,107 - $100,755
SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Based on position, schedule and/or availability: Paid Mileage/Shift Diff/Stipends/Overtime
MILEAGE AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT: Sixty-two and a half cents per mile - one of the highest in the industry! Relocation Reimbursement.
CULTURE, BENEFITS AND PERKS: - We value engagement, community, and outreach initiatives and know it matters for our team members and our patients. We provide welcoming and supportive care to our patients and a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued.
- We support a culture of work-life balance and provide team members with two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life.
- Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
- Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay): 18 days in the first year for FT team members
- Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
- Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Career & Logo wear
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Clinical Career Ladders
- Certification Pay
- Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
- Team Member Service Awards
- Early Wage Access
- Legal and Identity Protection
- Robust Leadership Development Training Programs
REWARDING WORK YOU WILL DO:The PACE Clinic Registered Nurse is responsible for managing the nursing care essential to the assessment, promotion, maintenance and restoration of participant's health and wellness within their scope of practice. Will work to maximize the participant's health outcomes and participant experience by identifying participant needs, completing pre-visit planning, supporting the clinic visit and providing closure to the clinic visits, including scheduling follow up appointments, testing, lab work, and participant instructions. Will respond to walk ins and/or triage calls. Responsible for thoroughly and appropriately completing clinic visits designated as nursing visits.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:People- Demonstrates a working knowledge of best practices in nursing.
- Maintains professional boundaries.
- Confers with team members for effective and timely resolution of participant needs.
- Maintains flexibility in schedule and responds to unexpected emergencies and changes in daily assignment to meet organizational needs.
- Serves in the on-call nurse rotation.
- Establishes therapeutic relationships with participants and families from a variety of cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills with all levels of medical, nursing, administrative, and other interdisciplinary team members to effectively and efficiently provide level of service required by participants.
- Facilitates communication with community agencies and providers including pharmacies, hospital departments, and extended care facilities to optimize participant transitions and the provision of required care services.
Service- Assures excellent customer service is provided to all participants and families.
- Demonstrates exemplary telephone and virtual intrapersonal communication skills to help facilitate the development and nurturing of a caring relationship and experience for a diverse population.
- Completes nursing responsibilities including but not limited to medication reconciliation, and timely completion of required electronic medical records.
- Effectively evaluates and communicates care, needs, and provides teaching and instruction to meet participant's care goals.
- Provides participant/caregiver education and training specific to identified needs. Responsible for the assessment and treatment of the PACE population.
- Screens, communicates, and responds to participant needs appropriately.
- Triages and responds to participants' telephone calls using approved protocols.
- Ensures participant privacy and comfort during their care.
- Greets participants and prepares them for their examination.
- Accountable for direct and indirect quality care for the PACE population.
- Acts as a content expert and clinic resource by providing staff and participant education
- Assists in the evaluation of medication compliance and the effectiveness of prescribed medications.
- Assists in the communication with pharmacy providers.
- Attends and participates in participant/family meetings, and IDT meetings as requested.
- Confers with the Interdisciplinary Team for Plan of Care adjustments.
- Maintains confidentiality of all participant events, discussions, and records./
- Accurately documents all pertinent information regarding the client in the EMR.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Quality- Demonstrates compliance with organizational mission, vision and values.
- Performs clinical duties within the nursing scope of practice adhering to all local, state and federal regulations.
- Utilizes information management to support decision making to improve participant outcomes, improve health care documentation, assure participant safety and improve performance in participant care, treatment, and services.
- Documents provision of care and services in the medical record.
- Participates in departmental and agency quality improvement activities.
- Follows established procedures, protocols, and standard precautions related to nursing services provided.
- Properly cleans durable medical equipment as necessary.
- Provides for continuity of services in home, community, or clinic through effective information management, both written and verbal communication.
- Maintains clinical competency and performs duties within scope of practice.
- Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration by prioritizing issues and directing communication to the appropriate team members.
- Ensures compliance with regulations, professional licensing, and standards of practice.
Growth- Represents Colorado PACE professionally and promotes positive name recognition in all community activities.
- Participates in design or re-design of facilities and systems to promote expansion and service growth.
- Accepts census fluctuations and adapts productivity to support organizational goals.
- Completes annual educational requirements.
- Utilizes evolving technology as instructed.
- Seeks opportunities for professional growth, including demonstration of ability to accept direction from professional staff of all disciplines and accepts constructive performance feedback.
WHAT WE ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT YOU:- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
- One year of professional experience required, minimum one year experience working with the frail and elderly population, home care or geriatric experience.
- Valid RN License. Valid Colorado Driver's License and proof of Auto Insurance in accordance with state statute.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift/carry a minimum of 35 lbs.
