Clinical Registered Nurse - Part-Time

IOA is on the forefront of revolutionary healthcare models, reshaping the way people can age in place. Our innovative models transform lives, enhance communities, and save healthcare systems millions of dollars. Rather than focusing on archaic outdated design, we strive to consistently question the “status-quo” and create new and more innovative ways to help aging adults and adults with disabilities maintain their quality of life.

With over 23 programs, we offer multiple ways to aid seniors maintain their health, well-being, independence and participation in the community, fulfilling our mission.

On Lok PACE at IOA is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its team in San Francisco’s Inner Richmond neighborhood. Reporting to the Director of Nurses, the Clinic RN offers primary care nursing to a geriatric population in an outpatient, long-term care setting.

PACE

On Lok pioneered the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) — a nationally recognized model that helps seniors live safely and independently in their own homes.

The Institute on Aging (IOA) operates an On Lok PACE Center in San Francisco’s Richmond District, where older adults who are ill or disabled can receive the care and support they need to remain at home for as long as possible.

At IOA’s PACE Center, participants enjoy a lively, welcoming environment with access to medical care, social activities, exercise programs, and nutritious meals — all designed to support their health, independence, and quality of life.

Job Description

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements, directs, supervises, and evaluates nursing care for members of the On Lok PACE at the IOA.
• Participates in care planning with the Interdisciplinary Team, as assigned
• Evaluates individual needs and participates in the development of a comprehensive nursing care plan.
• Manages minor illnesses, injuries, and the stable chronic illnesses of participants, according to standard policies and procedures.
• Initiates preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate for the participant's care and safety.
• Evaluates acute illnesses in collaboration with the primary care provider.
• Coordinates appropriate referrals to health care providers, including follow-up.
• Teaches, supervises, and counsels the participant and family members regarding nursing care needs and other related problems of the participant at home.
• Meets, consults, and provides instruction for direct care workers, as needed.
• Reviews charts to coordinate participant care and ensures that medical plans are executed.
• Instructs, assists, and coordinates care with Clinic Aides, Medical Assistants, and LVNs.
• Makes nursing home or home visits, when appropriate and as directed by the physician.
• Manages triage phone calls and coordinates participant discharge from acute and subacute facilities.
• Effectively collaborates with interdisciplinary colleagues and diverse staff and participants.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, and provides and receives feedback in a professional manner.
• Meets all the administrative requirements including statistical records, medical records utilizing computerized system, attending staff meetings, etc.
• Actively participates in and encourages actions that promote good public relations with participants, their families and friends, visitors, and the community.
• All other reasonably related jobs as assigned.

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current California Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS certification (CPR) or willingness to obtain one within 6-months of hire.
• Ability to work within the interdisciplinary team with initiative, imagination, resourcefulness and flexibility.
• Knowledge of the community served.
• Interest and willingness to work in a multilingual, multicultural environment.
• One-year experience working with the elderly or frail required.
• Ability to comprehend complex written materials and verbal instructions.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred.
• Possesses a passion for working with a geriatric population.
• Computer literacy preferred.
• Language capa