Clinic RN - PACE

Colorado PACE • Aurora, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Colorado PACE - Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly - and be part of a compassionate, collaborative team dedicated to helping older adults live safely, independently, and with dignity in their communities. We are committed to elevating care through clinical excellence, meaningful relationships, and whole-person support, while offering a supportive workplace, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference every day. Colorado PACE has an immediate opening for a Clinic Registered Nurse.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• One year of professional experience required, minimum one year experience working with the frail and elderly population, home care or geriatric experience.
• Valid RN License.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License and proof of Auto Insurance in accordance with state statute.
• Ability to lift/carry a minimum of 35 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Bilingual candidates are preferred, particularly for roles with regular participant or community interaction, to support effective communication and the needs of the populations we serve.

Responsibilities

• Managing the nursing care essential to the assessment, promotion, maintenance and restoration of participant’s health and wellness within their scope of practice.
• Maximizing the participant’s health outcomes and participant experience by identifying participant needs, completing pre-visit planning, supporting the clinic visit and providing closure to the clinic visits, including scheduling follow up appointments, testing, lab work, and participant instructions.
• Responding to walk ins and/or triaging calls.
• Thoroughly and appropriately completing clinic visits designated as nursing visits.
• Demonstrating a working knowledge of best practices in nursing.
• Maintaining professional boundaries.
• Conferring with team members for effective and timely resolution of participant needs.
• Maintaining flexibility in schedule and responding to unexpected emergencies and changes in daily assignment to meet organizational needs.
• Serving in the on-call nurse rotation.
• Establishing therapeutic relationships with participants and families from a variety of cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrating interpersonal skills with all levels of medical, nursing, administrative, and other interdisciplinary team members to effectively and efficiently provide level of service required by participants.
• Facilitating communication with community agencies and providers including pharmacies, hospital departments, and extended care facilities to optimize participant transitions and the provision of required care services.
• Assuring excellent customer service is provided to all participants and families.
• Demonstrating exemplary telephone and virtual intrapersonal communication skills to help facilitate the development and nurturing of a caring relationship and experience for a diverse population.
• Completing nursing responsibilities including but not limited to medication reconciliation, and timely completion of required electronic medical records.
• Effectively evaluating and communicating care, needs, and providing teaching and instruction to meet participant’s care goals.
• Providing participant/caregiver education and training specific to identified needs.
• Responsible for the assessment and treatment of the PACE population.
• Screening, communicating, and responding to participant needs appropriately.
• Triaging and responding to participants’ telephone calls using approved protocols.
• Ensuring participant privacy and comfort during their care.
• Greeting participants and preparing them for their examination.
• Accountable for direct and indirect quality care for the PACE population.
• Acting as a content expert and clinic resource by providing staff and participant education.
• Assisting in the evaluation of medication compliance and the effectiveness of prescribed medications.
• Assisting in the communication with pharmacy providers.
• Attending and participating in participant/family meetings, and IDT meetings as requested.
• Conferring with the Interdisciplinary Team for Plan of Care adjustments.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all participant events, discussions, and records.
• Accurately documenting all pertinent information regarding the client in the EMR.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrating compliance with organizational mission, vision and values.
• Performing clinical duties within the nursing scope of practice adhering to all local, state and federal regulations.
• Utilizing information management to support decision making to improve participant outcomes, improve health care documentation, assure participant safety and improve performance in participant care, treatment, and services.
• Documenting provision of care and services in the medical record.
• Participating in departmental and agency quality improvement activities.
• Following established procedures, protocols, and standard precautions related to nursing services provided.
• Properly cleaning durable medical equipment as necessary.
• Providing for continuity of services in home, community, or clinic through effective information management, both written and verbal communication.
• Maintaining clinical competency and performing duties within scope of practice.
• Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration by prioritizing issues and directing communication to the appropriate team members.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations, professional licensing, and standards of practice.
• Representing Colorado PACE professionally and promoting positive name recognition in all community activities.
• Participating in design or re-design of facilities and systems to promote expansion and service growth.
• Accepting census fluctuations and adapting productivity to support organizational goals.
• Completing annual educational requirements.
• Utilizing evolving technology as instructed.
• Seeking opportunities for professional growth, including demonstration of ability to accept direction from professional staff of all disciplines and accepting constructive performance feedback.

Benefits

• Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay): 18 days in the first year for FT team members
• Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Career & Logo wear
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Clinical Career Ladders
• Certification Pay
• Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
• Team Member Service Awards
• Early Wage Access
• Legal and Identity Protection
• Robust Leadership Development Training Programs
• Paid Mileage/Shift Diff/Stipends/Overtime
• Mileage and Expense Reimbursement: Sixty-two and a half cents per mile
• Relocation Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level