Clinic RN Supervisor
Description
Provides discipline-specific orientation and on-going training to clinic nurses, home care coordinators, medical assistant and medical clerk.
Provides clinical supervision and evaluation of clinic nurses, home care coordinators, medical assistant and medical clerk.
Oversees clinic triage and patient flow and delegates tasks to ensure that the clinic functions efficiently.
Provides nursing services to participants as ordered by the clinic providers in a timely manner.
Administers, monitors and records prescribed medications and treatments, including IV fluid, medications, oxygen, etc., as ordered.
Offers nursing consultation to other staff members as appropriate.
Conducts and/or delegates the completion of participant assessments according to the IDT assessment schedule.
Notifies the providers of any marked changes in participants’ condition, including discovery of wounds, and any acute physical or behavioral changes.
Provides teaching, counseling and health education to participants and family members regarding nursing care needs.
Ensures that all medical orders are carried out by the appropriate personnel and documented as completed in the participant’s medical record.
Participates in the daily IDT meetings and ensures that clinic staff are informed of all IDT decisions.
Follows all agency policies and procedures and ensures that all clinic staff follows organization policies and procedures.
Approves clinic staff timesheets verifying accuracy of reported work hours.
Engages in departmental planning and evaluation of service delivery.
Ensures Home Care Coordinators implement approved home care services.
Coordinates supply ordering for the clinic.
Ensures Medical Clerk phone line is answered during clinic hours.
Evaluates staffing needs and hires appropriate staffing according to the agency budget.
Ensures that clinic remains in compliance with Title 22 and any other applicable Federal/State Regulations.
Ensures clinic staff communicates effectively and appropriately with other people involved in participant care or clinic/site functioning.
Participates in departmental and organization meetings.
Completes all required paperwork accurately and on time.
Participates in the agency quality improvement (QI) plan and other initiatives as assigned.
Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about participants or families.
Follows all CEI Policies and Procedures.
Complies with all agency training requirements
Maintains safe working environment by following CEI’s safety P&P’s.
Maintains a courteous, helpful and professional attitude on the job. Displays a willingness and ability to be responsive to all customer groups
Performs other duties as assigned in a positive and helpful manner.
Licensed RN, State of California, BSN preferred
Three (3) years of nursing experience at RN level
1-2 years supervisory experience required with other related experience
A minimum of (1) year experience in an acute care setting and experience working with a frail or elderly population.
Able to perform in an emergency situation and provide direction and support in an appropriate manner.
Excellent telephone/customer service skills.
Exercises initiative and flexibility. Able to plan, organize and meet deadlines, taking into account changing priorities.
Able to work in multi-cultural and inter-disciplinary setting.
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, co-workers, medical staff, and the public; able to be congenial with other employees, customers and vendors at all times
Current CPR and First Aid training certification on file.
Good computer skills including Microsoft office programs.
Prior experience with an EMR System required
Center for Elders’ Independence is a PACE (Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, including an Adult Day Health Center, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities. Unlike other healthcare plans, CEI is not a "fee-for-service" plan. It is a “capitation” healthcare plan. CEI is paid a set amount for each person enrolled in our program, whether or not that individual seeks care. We are a growing company that offers stability and continues to thrive.