Clinic RN

InnovAge • Denver, CO

3d

About The Position

The Clinic RN (Registered Nurse) provides skilled nursing care to participants in accordance with InnovAge policies and applicable regulations. The role supports participant examinations, testing, treatment, medication administration, care planning, and coordination of outside appointments. The nurse triages calls, monitors participant health and treatment responses, maintains medical records, and provides health counseling and education to participants and families.

The Clinic RN also supports clinical teaching and supervision of CNA Day Center staff, supervises LPN/LVNs and Medical Assistants, and may evaluate clinic effectiveness when the Nursing Services Director/Clinic Nurse Supervisor is absent. The position works closely with participants, families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement plans of care. After-hours and holiday coverage may be required.

Requirements

• Current state-issued Registered Nurse license.
• Current First Aid and BLS certifications before hire; certifications must be from the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross.
• At least 1 year of experience working with frail or elderly people.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• At least 1 year of acute care nursing experience.
• At least 3 years of healthcare experience with an emphasis in geriatrics.
• Bilingual ability in Spanish, Russian, Punjabi, or Hmong.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with InnovAge policies and applicable regulations.
• Assist with examinations, testing, and treatment of participants.
• Implement orders written by primary care providers.
• Triage participant and staff phone calls to determine care priority and route calls accordingly.
• Schedule outside appointments for participants when necessary.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments; train participants in applicable medication self-administration and monitor medication compliance.
• Document necessary information and maintain participant medical records.
• Provide health counseling and education to participants and their families.
• Observe, record, and report participants’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to providers.
• Assist with clinical teaching and clinical supervision of CNA Day Center staff.
• Develop, implement, and maintain current nursing care plans.
• Supervise LPN/LVNs and Medical Assistants and evaluate clinic effectiveness in the absence of the Nursing Services Director/Clinic Nurse Supervisor.
• Ensure exam rooms and/or triage areas are stocked with necessary supplies and materials, and ensure appropriate staff maintain a medical-supplies list.
• Communicate and engage in interdisciplinary team, family, and clinic meetings.
• Participate with the interdisciplinary team in formulating participant Plans of Care and in other interdisciplinary team settings.
• Provide after-hours and holiday coverage when required.
• Comply with regulatory requirements and policy and procedure guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed