Clinic Nurse - RN

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate delivery of clinic services for a frail, older adult population.
• Perform home visits as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• 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.
• Licensed RN in PA.
• Valid PA driver’s license.

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.
• Ability to work independently and 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 an 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, and word processing.

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am‑4:00 pm, plus on‑call rotation.

Location: Homestead, PA.

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.