Clinic Nurse

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Primary Care Provider (PCP) and the supervision of the Clinic Supervisor, the Clinic Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to participants in the clinic. Responsibilities include supporting clinic overflow, checking vital signs, performing point-of-care testing, managing and administering medications, supporting wound care, and addressing other clinical needs in accordance with the scope of practice. The Clinic Nurse will assist with ongoing care, complex clinical situations, procedures as needed, and provide clinical support to ensure efficient operations of the clinic.

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

• Perform and document ordered procedures and care in the clinic, including medication management and administration, as directed by PCP.
• Remain 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 clinic 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 reinforce education regarding medications.
• Instruct and/or provide as-needed teaching to participants, family, and caregivers regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, as assigned.
• Provide backup coverage to other nursing functions as assigned.
• Perform pharmacogenomic testing, in accordance with scope of practice, as directed by PCP.
• Provide clinical support to Medical Assistants performing procedures in the clinic.
• Process specialty pharmacy medication orders and escalated 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 to address them.
• 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 evaluation.
• Provide coverage as needed as a Center Nurse, Medications Medical Assistant, and Case Manager to support the care team in delivering and coordinating patient care.
• Maintain clinical trackers such as TB Screening, Flu, Pneumovax, and Shingles.
• Monitor and maintain Emergency Cart monthly log and restock as needed.
• Stock the Medications ATM and destroy expired medications in accordance with policy and update the Medication Destruction log.

• 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.

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

• Unencumbered RN License.
• BLS Certification.

• English:
  Read, Write, Speak
• Spanish:
  Read, Write, Speak