Clinic RN

PACE Southeast Michigan•Pontiac, MI

23h

About The Position

The Clinic Registered Nurse Coordinator serves as the clinical coordinator, ensuring the clinic functions optimally by appropriately delegating and monitoring the activities of Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, and Scheduling Clerks. The role uses a systematic nursing approach encompassing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of PACE Participants. It connects nursing interventions to participant outcomes, demonstrates clinical competence, and provides effective patient teaching for acute and chronic illnesses. Care is focused on enhancing functional capacity, encouraging autonomy, and supporting Participant, Caregiver, and Family involvement in achieving health care goals. The coordinator works with physicians, nurse practitioners, clinic staff, RN Case Managers, Interdisciplinary Team members, Nurse Educators, and the Manager to support clinical workflow, quality initiatives, care transitions, staff competency, and accurate, evidence-based documentation.

Requirements

At least one year of experience working with the frail elderly population.
Ability to lead and direct staff in the delivery of care.
Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before engaging in direct participant contact.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to understand and standardize processes related to quality indicators and use technology to document and present data.
Flexibility, imagination, and group leadership skills.
Ability to drive between locations daily as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Five years of management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Physician and Nurse Practitioner to ensure optimal clinical flow.
Manage daily workflow of clinical activities and delegate tasks to the clinic Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Assistant, and Scheduling Clerk.
Triage and assess Participants in the clinic setting and provide education resources.
Supervise LPNs and Medical Assistants to ensure competency in clinical skills and tasks.
Collaborate with the Manager to ensure adherence to quality initiatives in the clinic and organization.
Ensure clinic staff document clinical activities in Participants’ medical records daily.
Ensure clinical documentation is evidence-based and adheres to quality and professional standards.
Collaborate with RN Case Managers regarding care delivered to Participants in the clinic and transitions of care, through verbal and electronic communication.
Collaborate with all Interdisciplinary Team members regarding care delivered to Participants in the clinic and transitions of care, through verbal and electronic communication.
Collaborate with Nurse Educators regarding assessed staff educational needs and new-hire competency skills compliance.