Clinic RN

InnovAge • Aurora, 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 examinations, testing, and treatment; implements provider orders; triages calls; schedules outside appointments; administers medications and treatments; and educates participants and families about health and medication self-administration. The nurse documents care, monitors and reports participant conditions and responses to treatment, and develops and maintains nursing care plans.

The Clinic RN also contributes to clinical teaching and supervision of CNA Day Center staff, supervises LPNs/LVNs and Medical Assistants, and may evaluate clinic effectiveness when the Nursing Services Director/Clinic Nurse Supervisor is absent. The role maintains exam-room and triage supplies and participates in interdisciplinary team, family, and clinic meetings, including the development of participant Plans of Care. After-hours and holiday coverage may be required.

Requirements

• Current state-issued Registered Nurse license.
• Current First Aid and BLS certifications required 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 individuals.

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 participant examinations, testing, and treatment.
• Implement orders written by primary care providers.
• Triage participant and staff phone calls, determine priority of care, and route calls appropriately.
• Schedule outside appointments for participants when necessary.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments; train participants in applicable 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 participant 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 the overall effectiveness of the clinic 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 that appropriate staff maintain a medical-supplies list.
• Communicate effectively and actively participate in interdisciplinary team, family, and clinic meetings.
• Participate with the interdisciplinary team in formulating participant Plans of Care and in other interdisciplinary team settings.
• Comply with regulatory requirements and policy and procedure guidelines.
• Provide after-hours and holiday coverage if required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed