JOB SUMMARY  

Under the direction and supervision of the Clinic Practice Manager, administers medications, implements primary care orders, and evaluates participant complaints physically and/or by telephone/telehealth. Provides education to the participant, and caregiver in regards to care plan, nursing treatments or medications. Communicates participant’s condition to primary caregivers, physician and interdisciplinary team. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• As delegated by Clinic Practice Manager performs basic nursing services in the PACE clinic within scope of practice.
• In Coordination with the Interdisciplinary Team and the RN Care Manager participates in planning and executing interventions in accordance with the participants plan of care.
• Performs the administration of prescribed medications, vaccinations, and treatments in accordance with nursing standards and documents appropriately.
• As designated by the Clinic Practice Manager and meeting the requirements within the scope of practice shall withdraw blood from participants as instructed.
• Maintains participants’ medical record and fulfills PACE ORGANIZATION charting and reporting requirements.
• Observes, records, and reports participant’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Triages participants within scope of practice to determine priority of care.
• Educates participants and family/caregivers regarding medications and treatment instructions 
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of participants.
• Assists other staff in clinic in daily appointments and emergencies.  Maintains timely flow of participants.
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls.
• Assists in the maintenance of the exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials.  Ensures cleanliness.  Ensure clinic supplies are on the reorder supply list as appropriate.

•  Responsible for monitoring expiration dates of medications and clinic supplies monthly as assigned.
• Effectively communicates in interdisciplinary team meetings, clinic meetings or any other meetings as assigned.
• May Assist in the scheduling of specialist appointments and assisting in hospital admissions and calling report to unit, as assigned or requested
• Follows all BoldAge Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families.
• Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices Universal precautions.
• Maintains safe working environment. Follows BoldAge Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Participates in and supports Quality Improvement initiatives. 
• Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.
• Performs other duties as required or requested. 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One year working as an LPN strongly preferred.
• Current LPN/LVN license in good standing to practice in the required state. (NJ: New Jersey State Board of Nursing).
• BLS required (must have within 90 days of employment)
• IV Certification preferred.
• 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred. If this is not present, training on working with a frail or elderly population will be provided upon hiring.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:   

• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and the minimum state required liability auto insurance.   
• Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact.   
• Pass a comprehensive criminal background check that may include, but is not limited to, federal and state Medicare/Medicaid exclusion lists, criminal history, education verification, license verification, reference check, and drug screen.