Registered Nurse - Center

Center Nurse

Under the administrative direction and supervision of the Program/Center Manager and the clinical supervision of the Nursing Program Specialist, the Center Nurse offers nursing services, either directly or indirectly to all participants at the Day Health Center.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess participant's needs and plans appropriate nursing care upon initial intake as well as upon routine reevaluation of each case.
• Implements, directs, supervises, and evaluates nursing care for participants at the Day Health Center.
• Teaches, supervises, and counsels the participant, geriatric aides, and family members regarding nursing care.
• Acts as nursing consultant to other staff and assists the Medical Physicians and Nurse Practitioners.
• Participates actively in the interdisciplinary team by offering clinical expertise in team planning, problem solving, and processes.
• Cantonese-speaking candidates preferred, not required.

QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, skills, abilities):

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with either an associate or baccalaureate degree in nursing.
• Possess a current California Registered Nurse license. A California Public Health Nurse certificate is desired.
• Experience in public health nursing desired.
• Interest, demonstrated ability and one-year experience working with the elderly or frail population required.
• Ability to work as part of multidisciplinary team.
• CPR certificate