What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Nurse - RN position at Community LIFE?
Summary of Job Duties: Our Clinic Nurse (RN) is an essential member of our nursing team. This person must have the skills necessary to efficiently assess the need for, and coordinate the delivery of clinic services to a frail, older adult population. The Clinic Nurse may also be required to do home visits.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm, plus on-call rotation
Location: Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
- 5 Weeks Paid Time Off
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Automatic Contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mileage Reimbursement at the federal rate
Required Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school.
Required Experience: At least one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population, preferably in long term care, home health care or community health. Experience teaching patients and other health care workers preferred.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Licensed RN in PA. Valid PA Driver's license.
Required Skills:
- Comprehensive knowledge of current nursing practice and theory.
- Knowledge of the medical, social, and emotional needs of a frail, elderly population.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Must be able to work independently and to utilize critical decision making skills.
- Working knowledge of utilization review, quality assurance and managed health care concepts.
- Ability to delegate responsibility as well as accept supervision in an appropriate manner.
- Ability to work with the interdisciplinary team approach to care for the elderly.
- Working knowledge of local health care and geriatric service networks.
- Basic working knowledge of Windows operating systems, e-mail, word processing.
About us: Community LIFE is a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, committed to empowering older adults to remain at home while preserving their dignity, independence and quality of life. Our program brings the region’s experts in geriatric medicine and care together to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, to help older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Our professionals are committed to keeping older adults independent, and in their homes. Our wide range of services are designed to meet the varied needs of seniors, and include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation and much more.
Salary : $35 - $41