POSITION SUMMARY: Under the clinical direction of the Nurse Manager and supervision of the Program Manager, the Clinic RN Lead is responsible for providing nursing leadership, administrative support, and clinical supervision of clinic operations as well as develop and implement strategies that enhance the quality of care to fulfill On Lok Lifeways mission.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:- Assesses participant's needs and plans appropriate nursing care plans.
- Implements, directs, supervises, and evaluates nursing care for participants with the ADHC and clinic setting.
- Participates actively in the interdisciplinary team by offering clinical expertise in team planning, problem solving, and processes.
- Teaches, supervises, and counsels the participant, geriatric aides, and family members regarding nursing care needs and other related problems of the participant.
- Serves as the first point of contact within the clinic for incoming calls and/or information concerning participants' status and/or care coordination.
- Prioritizes and triages care according to medical acuity by utilizing the reviews of daily triage schedules/reports, home care reports and weekend reports to ensure continuity of care is established
- Oversees staff assignment and appointment scheduling.
- Provides clinical and administrative support to staff with urgent and emergent visits and physician's orders.
- Oversees all clinic huddles and clinic meetings to ensure open, accurate, and timely communication within the clinic and among all disciplines/departments. Delegates related tasks to appropriate staff.
- Partners with medical leadership to ensure efficient and cost effective clinical operations.
- Oversees clinic office management (ex: equipment, supplies, etc.) and delegates related tasks to appropriate staff.
- Coordinate, facilitate, and participate in quality assurance and process improvement projects to enhance the quality of participant care.
- Provide clinical expertise and supervision to RN, LVN, MA, and clinic aide staff to ensure scope, competency and standards of practice.
- Serve as coordinator/liaison to promote and maintain effective communication within the clinic setting and other departments/disciplines.
- Provide nursing expertise and leadership to support team, departmental, and organizational goals.
- Collaborate with Nurse Educators in the training and mentoring of all new and current RN, LVN, MA, and clinic aide staff to ensure competency and promote professional development.
- Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, skills, abilities):
- Graduate of an accredited college or university with an associate or baccalaureate degree in nursing.
- Possess a current California RN license.
- Minimum three years' experience as an RN serving the geriatric or frail population required.
- Possess a current CPR certificate.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Basic skills in computer literacy.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain an upbeat, positive approach to coordination, reinforcing positive behaviors and creating a highly effective team.
- Experience with electronic health record documentation preferred.
- Experience in leadership roles is desirable.
- Physical activities require the ability to stoop, reach, stand, push, pull, lift, and grasp.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed. They are not considered as an exhaustive list of all job tasks performed. On Lok reserves the right to change job descriptions, work hours or work sites as required by the program.
On Lok's Employee Benefits include (eligible for any position for 20 hr/wk or more):- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) and Term Life/AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Checks, MLA scholarships, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance and additional discounts
- Holidays (10 per year), vacation time, sick leave, and long-term disability insurance
Your final compensation offer will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, education, and licenses/certifications. The pay range is expressed as an hourly rate regardless of FLSA status. Exempt positions are paid salaried and are not subject to overtime.
