Clinic Nurse
Location: Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p
Description:
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Primary Care Provider (PCP) and the supervision of the Clinic Supervisor, the Clinic Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to participants. Responsibilities include supporting clinic overflow, checking vital signs, performing POC testing, managing and administering medications, and providing wound care and other clinical needs within the scope of practice. The Clinic Nurse also manages ongoing care, complex clinical situations, assists with procedures, and ensures the efficient operation of the clinic. Collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders to promote team culture and mission is essential.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform and document ordered procedures and care in the clinic, including medication management and administration.
- Remain alert to input from team members, participants, and caregivers, updating the RN Case Manager or clinic staff of any changes in participants' conditions.
- Support clinic and home health staff to ensure smooth care transitions between settings (hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home, etc.).
- Dispense ordered medications to participants and reinforce education regarding medications.
- Perform and document ordered procedures in the home when necessary, providing teaching to participants, family, and caregivers regarding disease processes, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies.
- Provide backup coverage to other nursing functions as assigned.
- Perform PGX testing and provide clinical support to Medical Assistants.
- Process Specialty Pharmacy medication orders, address participant medication issues, and communicate medication incidents.
- Coordinate with providers on medication order changes and perform pre-enrollment medication evaluations.
- Maintain clinical trackers, monitor and maintain Emergency Cart logs, stock the Meds ATM, and destroy expired medications according to policy.
Skills and Experience:
Required:
- Minimum of one year of nursing experience in a clinical setting with elderly population.
- Nursing knowledge and skills necessary to treat elderly participants and manage complex clinical situations.
- Highly motivated, self-directed, able to execute tasks in a quickly changing environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
- Excellent clinical, organizational, and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Commitment to unlocking the full potential of our most vulnerable seniors.
Preferred:
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
- BLS (CPR) certification.
Education:
- Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable seniors!