Position: Clinical RN
Location: San Jose, CA
Shift: Days - Mon - Fri , (8:00AM to 5:00PM)
Duration: 13 Weeks with extension
Start Date: 08/19/2024
Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical:
- Perform and document ordered procedures and care in the clinic, including medication management and administration as directed by PCP.
- Stay alert to input from team members, participants, and caregivers, updating the RN Case Manager and/or clinic staff promptly of any changes in participants’ condition or medical status.
- Support the clinic and home health staff to ensure smooth care transitions between settings (hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home, etc.).
- Dispense ordered medications to participants while in the Center or Clinic and provide education regarding medications.
- Perform and document ordered procedures in the home when necessary, as directed by PCP.
- Instruct and provide as-needed teaching to participants, family, and caregivers regarding disease processes, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies.
- Provide backup coverage to other WelbeHealth nursing functions as assigned.
- Conduct PGX testing as directed by PCP.
- Provide clinical support to Medical Assistants performing procedures in the clinic.
- Process Specialty Pharmacy medication orders and escalate to MD as needed.
- Address participant medication issues and questions while in the Clinic.
- Communicate medication incidents or errors at Morning Briefing meetings and ensure follow-up.
- Coordinate with providers on any medication order changes stemming from same-day procedures and manage medication changes as directed by external providers.
- Perform pre-enrollment medication evaluations.
- Provide coverage as needed as a Center Nurse, Meds MA, and Case Manager to support the care team in delivering and coordinating patient care.
Administrative:
- Maintain clinical trackers such as TB Screening, Flu, Pneumovax, and Shingles.
- Monitor and maintain the Emergency Cart monthly log and restock as needed.
- Stock the Meds ATM and destroy expired medications in accordance with policy, updating the Medication Destruction log.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of one year of nursing experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population.
- Nursing knowledge and skills necessary to treat frail, 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.
- Highly organized to accurately perform numerous tasks for multiple patients.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Commitment to unlocking the full potential of our most vulnerable seniors.
Education:
Required Education:
- Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.