Job Description
Primary Purpose
The Clinical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) role provides direct nursing care to participants. This role works independently in the application of advanced nursing knowledge and skills and is able to manage complex clinical situations. This role collaborates with both licensed and non-licensed personnel.
Accountability Chart Key Roles
Triaging emergent situations and able to remain independent in the application of advanced nursing knowledge.
Monitoring acute and chronic medical conditions in coordination with Primary Care Providers (PCPs).
Utilizing care plans independently to provide clinic and home-based direct care.
Administers treatments, procedures and medications as prescribed to participants.
Duties and Responsibilities.
Routine monitoring of acute and chronic medical conditions following the participants goals of care.
Performs wound care and treatments as prescribed in the participants plan of care.
Administers medications, immunizations and other care as prescribed.
Performs assessments and actively participates in care plans.
Makes home visits on a regular basis to provide care and treatment as ordered by the PCP. This may include wound care, lab draws, nurse assessments and other nursing tasks.
Performs on-call needs and determines immediate needs for participant as needed.
Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays, as necessary.
Must complete all required education and file requirements on time.
Documents in the participant s medical record as required by policy.
Must care, support and collaborate with everyone involved in the participant s care including staff and the participant s family using the participant centered care model.
Keeps leader informed of problems or issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no professional supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
Bachelor s degree preferred in Science of Nursing; Associates degree required.
RN Nursing Diploma or Degree from accredited School of Nursing or University.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Well-developed ability to show discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Minimum of one year of experience working with the frail, elderly, or long-term care population.
Minimum of one year home care experience preferred.
Minimum of one-year wound care experience preferred.
Specific Requirements
Possess current CPR certification by AHA or willing and able to obtain as offered by Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E.
Demonstrates our core values of compassion, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.
Support of Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E. philosophy.
Must provide exceptional customer service in support of all staff, external partners and participants.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E. goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive and private information.
Immunizations and vaccines must be current or medical documentation must be provided from a medical provider with reason (s) to request waiver (Hepatitis B, TB, MMR, Varicella, TDaP, Flu, COVID-19).
Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel between centers as needed; current valid Michigan driver s license and current valid vehicle insurance required.
Work Environment
Has visible presence while working in the center and is subject to frequent interruptions.
Communicates with staff, participants, caregivers, and other organizations, as necessary.
Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays, as necessary.
May be subject to exposure and handling of infectious waste, diseases, conditions, or hazardous chemicals, etc., including potential exposure to TB, AIDS, and/or Hepatitis B virus.
Subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, disaster, etc.).
Required to drive a car in all types of weather.
Physical Demands (With or without accommodations)
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with participants, staff, and support agencies.
Must be able to push, pull, move, sit or stand for long periods of time.
Lift up to twenty pounds as needed.
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
8:00am-4:30pm M-F possible weekend coverage.
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
Less than 1 year
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
No Guarantee
Specialty Type:
Nursing
Sub Specialty:
Home Health RN, Geriatric
Bilingual:
No
EMR Used:
No Listing
Holiday Coverage Required:
Yes