RN Clinic Nurse (Relief)

Job Details: Job Location: The Chapel Hill Residential Retirement Center Incorporated - Chapel Hill, NC, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Clinic Nurse

Carol Woods Retirement Community- Primary Care Clinic

We are a Primary Care Clinic located inside of Carol Woods Retirement Community seeking a Clinic Nurse who is self-motivated, dependable, and a friendly team member. Someone who takes pride in their work, wants to provide high-quality service, and enjoys working with older adults.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Performs all nursing functions, including clinic triage, home visits, and annual health updates.
Assists with basic clerical operations within the clinic.
Communicates effectively with the providers to carry out physical assessment, medical orders, administer prescription medications, and perform treatments.
Instructs residents, caregivers, and staff in health care protocols.
Documents services, care provided, and providers orders.
Performs phlebotomy, EKG's, lab procedures, dressing changes, etc.
Communicates effectively with family and health care team members to provide continuity in health care.
Complies with all infection control requirements.
Ensures that written and verbal reports are given daily to the House Call Nurse covering emergent and urgent visits during evenings and on weekends in addition to arranging follow-up care.
Responds to medical emergencies in the home or other areas of Carol Woods and makes appropriate referrals upon consultation with provider leadership, as available.
Evaluates, obtains medical orders, and provides appropriate nursing care to residents in the home setting.
Assesses and monitors resident's ability to comply with medication/treatment regimens and safety standards in the home setting.
Makes appropriate referrals for in-home services and coordinates and oversees care provided in the home according to Carol Woods.
Provides information for resident level of care decisions and transitions to appropriate personnel (e.g., Social Worker, Resident Life Coordinator, Director of Nursing, etc.).
Completes lab requisitions and other documentation with ICD-10 coding.

When the Clinic RN serves as a back-up to the Triage Nurse, in addition to the above, the following are included:

Communicates with clinic staff and manager to adjust workload as needed.
Facilitates the workflow of all health care providers in a well-organized manner.
Reviews morning report from Assisted Living and Health Center night calls with Director, CWs Clinic, and others.
Orders medication refills and obtains authorization from providers as needed.
Assesses, triages, and provides nursing care to residents appropriately and in an organized and efficient manner; consults with providers, as needed.
Communicates with the clinic scheduler to schedule residents appropriately.

All other duties as assigned
Qualifications: Education:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina or able to obtain a North Carolina license (NC license must be granted prior to hiring).
Current Adult CPR certification.

Experience:

Minimum of two years experience preferably with older adults patients and ambulatory care services. Previous knowledge of Epic preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Able to bend, stoop, reach, and lift to assist residents.
Able to stand and walk for long periods and to move equipment and small pieces of furniture.
Able to perform CPR.

Competencies:

Communication
Confidentiality
Judgement
Organization
Problem Solving/Decision Making
Technical/Function Expertise

Working Conditions:

Climate controlled environment
Travel outdoors to resident apartments in inclement weather.
Potential for exposure to:

Communicable disease
Hazardous materials
Blood products