What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Clinic position at InnovAge?
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 Basic Life Support (BLS) or the ability to obtain BLS
- 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
Benefits
InnovAge’s Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is an alternative to nursing facilities. Seniors receive customized healthcare and social support at a nearby PACE center supported by a team of medical experts dedicated to providing personalized healthcare and support to help them age at home. Our greatest assets are our team members who make a difference in the lives of those we serve every day. Elevate your future with co-workers passionate about a patient-centered care model supported by comprehensive services to improve the quality of care while reducing over-utilization of high-cost care settings.
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer InnovAge is committed to and values an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, pregnancy or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits. Comprehensive benefits include m/d/v, short and long-term disability, life insurance and add, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company paid holidays.
Posted Salary Range
USD $42.10 - USD $46.55 /Hr.Salary : $42 - $47