RN - Clinic

RN - Clinic

Profession: Nurse

Specialty: Clinical Operations

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: M-F

Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Experience: Minimum of one year of nursing experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population.

License: Unencumbered RN License

Certifications: BLS

Must-Have:

• 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.
• Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Commitment to unlocking the full potential of our most vulnerable seniors.

Description:

Under the direction of the Primary Care Provider and supervision of the Clinic Supervisor, the Clinic Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to participants in the clinic as assigned.

This includes support with clinic overflow, checking vital signs, performing POC testing, managing and administering medications, and supporting wound care and any other clinical needs in accordance with the scope of practice.

The Clinic Nurse will manage ongoing care and complex clinical situations, assist with procedures as needed, and provide clinical support to ensure efficient operations of the clinic.

Collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders is essential to promote team culture and mission.

Main Responsibilities:

Perform and document ordered procedures and care in the clinic, including medication management and administration in accordance with the scope of practice, as directed by the Primary Care Provider.

Remain alert to input from team members, participants, and caregivers, and update the RN Case Manager and/or other clinic staff promptly of any changes in participant conditions.

Support clinic staff to ensure smooth care transitions between settings such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home.

Dispense ordered medications to participants while in the clinic and reinforce education regarding medications.

Instruct and/or provide as-needed teaching to participants, family, and caregivers regarding disease processes, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies.

Provide backup coverage to other nursing functions as assigned and perform PGX testing in accordance with the scope of practice.

Process Specialty Pharmacy medication orders and elevate to MD as needed while addressing participant medication issues and questions in the clinic.

Communicate medication incidents or errors and ensure follow-up.

Coordinate with providers on any changes stemming from same-day procedures and manage medication changes as directed.

Perform pre-enrollment medication evaluation and provide coverage as needed to support the care team in delivering patient care.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Maintain clinical trackers such as TB screening and vaccinations.

Monitor and maintain Emergency Cart logs and restock as needed.

Stock and manage medication supplies in accordance with policy.