Clinic RN

InnovAge•Los Angeles, CA

17h•$45 - $58

About The Position

The Clinic RN (Registered Nurse) provides skilled nursing care in accordance with InnovAge policies and all applicable regulations to participants. Assists in the examination, testing, and treatment of participants. Implements orders written by primary care providers. Triages participant and staff phone calls to determine the priority of care and routes accordingly. Schedules outside appointments for participants when necessary. Administers prescribed medications and treatments. Provides training to participants in self-administration of applicable medications and monitors medication compliance. Documents all necessary information and maintains participant medical record(s). Provides health counseling and education to participants and their families. Observes, records, and reports participant’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to providers. Assist with clinical teaching and clinical supervision of CNA Day Center staff. Develops, implements, and maintains a current nursing care plan. Supervises LPN/LVN’s and Medical Assistants in addition to evaluating the overall effectiveness of the clinic in the absence of the Nursing Services Director/Clinic Nurse Supervisor. Ensure that exam rooms and/or triage area is stocked for necessary supplies and materials and that appropriate staff maintains a list of medical supplies. Effectively communicates and actively engages in interdisciplinary team meetings, family meetings, and clinic meetings. Participates within the interdisciplinary team in the formulation of Plans of Care participants, as well as in other interdisciplinary team settings. May be required to provide after hours and holiday coverage. Complies with all regulatory and policy and procedure guidelines.

Requirements

Current State issued Registered Nurse License
Current First Aid and BLS certifications are required prior to hire. Acceptable vendors for certifications are from either American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross.
1+ yr working with the frail or elderly

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing
1+ yr acute care nursing
3+ yrs health care experience with emphasis in geriatrics
Bi-lingual-Spanish, Russian, Punjabi, or Hmong

Responsibilities

Provides skilled nursing care in accordance with InnovAge policies and all applicable regulations to participants.
Assists in the examination, testing, and treatment of participants.
Implements orders written by primary care providers.
Triages participant and staff phone calls to determine the priority of care and routes accordingly.
Schedules outside appointments for participants when necessary.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments.
Provides training to participants in self-administration of applicable medications and monitors medication compliance.
Documents all necessary information and maintains participant medical record(s).
Provides health counseling and education to participants and their families.
Observes, records, and reports participant’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to providers.
Assist with clinical teaching and clinical supervision of CNA Day Center staff.
Develops, implements, and maintains a current nursing care plan.
Supervises LPN/LVN’s and Medical Assistants in addition to evaluating the overall effectiveness of the clinic in the absence of the Nursing Services Director/Clinic Nurse Supervisor.
Ensure that exam rooms and/or triage area is stocked for necessary supplies and materials and that appropriate staff maintains a list of medical supplies.
Effectively communicates and actively engages in interdisciplinary team meetings, family meetings, and clinic meetings.
Participates within the interdisciplinary team in the formulation of Plans of Care participants, as well as in other interdisciplinary team settings.
May be required to provide after hours and holiday coverage.
Complies with all regulatory and policy and procedure guidelines.