Center for Elders' Independence is hiring: Clinic RN Float in Berkeley

The Position:
Under the direction of the Clinic Supervisor, the Clinic Registered Nurse provides nursing services to participants at the CEI clinic by using the nursing process, collaborating with providers and interdisciplinary team members. The Clinic Registered Nurse communicates effectively with all members of the clinic team and other program staff to ensure that participants are receiving care that is appropriate and adheres to the participants’ plan of care.
The rate range for the Clinic RN - Float position at Center For Elders Independence is $43.81 to $65.71 per hr. Hourly rate based on the market for the Clinic RN position, as well as experience, skills, abilities and work history.
This is a fulltime, fully benefited position. The Float RN will not be anchored to one specific center, but will provide support to multiple centers according to operational needs. The Clinic RN Float will primarily support the Concord, Berkeley and Downtown Oakland centers.
The Clinic RN, Float position is eligible for a 5K Sign On Bonus.
General Duties and Responsibilities:

Assesses the Participant’s status in person initially, semi-annually and as needed; assists in the development and maintenance of the participant’s plan of care.

Monitors participant for any acute physical or behavioral changes and adjusts plan of care accordingly.

Provides skilled nursing care to participants as needed in a timely manner.

Provides health education, information and counseling to participant, family members and caregivers regarding participant’s care needs and safety.

Implements preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate for the participant’s care.

Participates in IDT meetings and provides input to IDT, offering clinical expertise in team planning and problem solving.

Documents in Participant’s medical record and Department records accurately and in a timely manner according to agency standards.

Provides direction to clinic staff as assigned when the Clinic Supervisor is not present. Offers nursing consultation to other staff members as appropriate.

Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, making or recommending necessary treatment adjustments; following standards of care set by Board of Registered Nursing, Nurse Practice Act, and governing agency regulations. Participates in CEI’s quality assurance performance improvement program (QAPI) as assigned, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards.

Participates in departmental and agency meetings as directed by the Clinic Supervisor.

Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about participants or families.

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 assigned duties in a positive and helpful manner.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.

Possess a current California Registered Nurse License.

Have a minimum of (1) year acute or ambulatory care experience, working with the frail or elderly population.

Current CPR certification on file.

Maintains eligibility for licensure by obtaining required continuing education units.

The above job description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means shall be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required. CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program. All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management. #J-18808-Ljbffr