Clinical Care Registered Nurse - Kalamazoo M-F 8:00am-4:30pm

Primary Purpose

The Clinical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) role provides direct nursing care to participants. This role works independently in the application of advanced nursing knowledge and skills and is able to manage complex clinical situations. This role collaborates with both licensed and non-licensed personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Triaging emergent situations and able to remain independent in the application of advanced nursing knowledge.
• Monitoring acute and chronic medical conditions in coordination with Primary Care Providers (PCPs).
• Utilizing care plans independently to provide clinic and home-based direct care.
• Administers treatments, procedures and medications as prescribed to participants.
• Makes home visits on a regular basis to provide care and treatment as ordered by the PCP. This may include wound care, lab draws, nurse assessments and other nursing tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree preferred in Science of Nursing; Associates degree required.
• RN Nursing Diploma or Degree from accredited School of Nursing or University.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with the frail, elderly, or long-term care population.
• Minimum of one year home care experience preferred.
• Minimum of one-year wound care experience preferred.

Specific Requirements

• Possess current CPR certification by AHA or willing and able to obtain as offered by Senior Care Partners PACE
• Demonstrates our core values of compassion, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

Work Environment

• Has visible presence while working in the center and is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Communicates with staff, participants, caregivers, and other organizations, as necessary.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays, as necessary.

Minimum Working Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation, current valid Michigan driver s license and car insurance.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be fully vaccinated, or willing to be fully vaccinated against the following communicable diseases: Influenza, MMR, Varicella, Tdap/Td, Covid-19 and Hepatitis B.