Clinic Registered Nurse

About the role

LIFE-NWPA (Living Independence For the Elderly – Northwestern Pennsylvania) participates in a federal program that provides comprehensive healthcare services to individuals who need a higher level of care, including those who might otherwise require a nursing facility. The organization focuses on helping older adults with chronic care needs remain in their homes and communities for as long as possible. LIFE-NWPA uses an all-inclusive and preventive approach to care, coordinating medical, social, and supportive services. Team members collaborate to deliver person-centered care that promotes safety, independence, and quality of life for participants. The Clinic Registered Nurse is a full-time, on-site role based in Clearfield, PA. This role provides direct nursing care to participants, including assessments, medication administration, wound care, and monitoring of chronic conditions. The nurse coordinates care plans with an interdisciplinary team, communicates changes in participants’ health status, and ensures appropriate follow-up and documentation. Daily responsibilities include triaging participant needs, supporting clinic operations, educating participants and caregivers on health management, and promoting preventive care. The Clinic Registered Nurse also collaborates with physicians and other clinicians to ensure high-quality, person-centered care in alignment with LIFE‑NWPA’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to participants, including assessments, medication administration, wound care, and monitoring of chronic conditions.
• Coordinates care plans with an interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates changes in participants’ health status.
• Ensures appropriate follow‑up and documentation.
• Triages participant needs.
• Supports clinic operations.
• Educates participants and caregivers on health management.
• Promotes preventive care.
• Collaborates with physicians and other clinicians to ensure high‑quality, person‑centered care.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Clinical skills in geriatric care, chronic disease management, medication administration, and basic wound care.
• Ability to perform comprehensive nursing assessments, develop and implement care plans, and document accurately in electronic health records.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for working with participants, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Organizational and time‑management skills to handle multiple participants, prioritize care needs, and support clinic workflow.
• Commitment to person‑centered, preventive care and respect for diverse backgrounds, abilities, and cultures.
• Previous experience in long‑term care, community health, primary care, or elder care is preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency and comfort using clinical software and electronic documentation systems.
• CPR certification and the ability to meet physical demands of a clinical setting, including occasional lifting and assisting participants.