RN Lead

On Lok•Fremont, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

On Lok PACE is a non-profit organization dedicated to the care of elders through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The PACE model focuses on serving seniors with chronic care needs and their families within their community. On Lok PACE addresses challenges such as transportation, medication management, coordination of medical care, social interaction, and the ability to remain at home. Participants receive in-home care services and transportation to a PACE center for primary medical care, social and recreational activities, and other senior care services. The organization emphasizes a collaborative system to improve lives and advance healthcare. The Clinic RN Lead provides nursing leadership, administrative support, and clinical supervision of clinic operations, developing and implementing strategies to enhance the quality of care in alignment with On Lok Lifeways mission.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college or university with an associate or baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Possess a current California RN license.
Minimum three years' experience as an RN serving the geriatric or frail population required.
Possess a current CPR certificate.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Basic skills in computer literacy.
Demonstrated ability to maintain an upbeat, positive approach to coordination, reinforcing positive behaviors and creating a highly effective team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic health record documentation preferred.
Experience in leadership roles is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assesses participant's needs and plans appropriate nursing care plans.
Implements, directs, supervises, and evaluates nursing care for participants in the ADHC and clinic setting.
Participates actively in the interdisciplinary team by offering clinical expertise in team planning, problem solving, and processes.
Teaches, supervises, and counsels the participant, geriatric aides, and family members regarding nursing care needs and other related problems of the participant.
Serves as the first point of contact within the clinic for incoming calls and/or information concerning participants' status and/or care coordination.
Prioritizes and triages care according to medical acuity by utilizing the reviews of daily triage schedules/reports, home care reports and weekend reports to ensure continuity of care is established.
Oversees staff assignment and appointment scheduling.
Provides clinical and administrative support to staff with urgent and emergent visits and physician's orders.
Oversees all clinic huddles and clinic meetings to ensure open, accurate, and timely communication within the clinic and among all disciplines/departments.
Delegates related tasks to appropriate staff.
Partners with medical leadership to ensure efficient and cost effective clinical operations.
Oversees clinic office management (ex: equipment, supplies, etc.) and delegates related tasks to appropriate staff.
Coordinate, facilitate, and participate in quality assurance and process improvement projects to enhance the quality of participant care.
Provide clinical expertise and supervision to RN, LVN, MA, and clinic aide staff to ensure scope, competency and standards of practice.
Serve as coordinator/liaison to promote and maintain effective communication within the clinic setting and other departments/disciplines.
Provide nursing expertise and leadership to support team, departmental, and organizational goals.
Collaborate with Nurse Educators in the training and mentoring of all new and current RN, LVN, MA, and clinic aide staff to ensure competency and promote professional development.
Other related duties as assigned.