Clinic RN Supervisor

Description

Clinic RN Supervisor

 

TheCenter for Elders’ Independence is a PACE (Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, including an Adult Day Health Center, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities.

 

The Position: Under the supervision of the Center Director, the Clinic Supervisor is responsible for the overall planning, management, implementation and coordination of the nursing care services provided in the CEI clinic. The Clinic Supervisor trains and evaluates clinic nurses, home care coordinators, medical assistants and medical clerks. The Clinic Supervisor ensures that the participants are appropriately screened and patient flow is efficient and well coordinated. The Clinic Supervisor ensures that the clinic communication with other program staff and other people involved in the care of the participants is appropriate and timely.

 

The salary range for the Clinic RN Supervisor role at Center for Elders Independence is $117,750 - $181,582 per year. Placement within the range is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data, consistent with CEI’s annual compensation review and established compensation practices.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides discipline-specific orientation and on-going training to clinic nurses, home care coordinators, medical assistant and medical clerk.
• Provides clinical supervision and evaluation of clinic nurses, home care coordinators, medical assistant and medical clerk.
• Oversees clinic triage and patient flow and delegates tasks to ensure that the clinic functions efficiently.
• Provides nursing services to participants as ordered by the clinic providers in a timely manner.
• Administers, monitors and records prescribed medications and treatments, including IV fluid, medications, oxygen, etc., as ordered.
• Offers nursing consultation to other staff members as appropriate.
• Conducts and/or delegates the completion of participant assessments according to the IDT assessment schedule.
• Notifies the providers of any marked changes in participants’ condition, including discovery of wounds, and any acute physical or behavioral changes.
• Provides teaching, counseling and health education to participants and family members regarding nursing care needs.
• Ensures that all medical orders are carried out by the appropriate personnel and documented as completed in the participant’s medical record.
• Participates in the daily IDT meetings and ensures that clinic staff are informed of all IDT decisions.
• Follows all agency policies and procedures and ensures that all clinic staff follows organization policies and procedures.
• Approves clinic staff timesheets verifying accuracy of reported work hours.
• Engages in departmental planning and evaluation of service delivery.
• Ensures Home Care Coordinators implement approved home care services.
• Coordinates supply ordering for the clinic.
• Ensures Medical Clerk phone line is answered during clinic hours.
• Evaluates staffing needs and hires appropriate staffing according to the agency budget.
• Ensures that clinic remains in compliance with Title 22 and any other applicable Federal/State Regulations.
• Ensures clinic staff communicates effectively and appropriately with other people involved in participant care or clinic/site functioning.
• Participates in departmental and organization meetings.
• Completes all required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Participates in the agency quality improvement (QI) plan and other initiatives as assigned.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about participants or families.
• Follows all CEI Policies and Procedures.
• Complies with all agency training requirements
• Maintains safe working environment by following CEI’s safety P&P’s.
• Maintains a courteous, helpful and professional attitude on the job. Displays a willingness and ability to be responsive to all customer groups
• Performs other duties as assigned in a positive and helpful manner.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed RN, State of California, BSN preferred
• Three (3) years of nursing experience at RN level
• 1-2 years supervisory experience required with other related experience
• A minimum of (1) year experience in an acute care setting and experience working with a frail or elderly population.
• Able to perform in an emergency situation and provide direction and support in an appropriate manner.
• Excellent telephone/customer service skills.
• Exercises initiative and flexibility. Able to plan, organize and meet deadlines, taking into account changing priorities.
• Able to work in multi-cultural and inter-disciplinary setting.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, co-workers, medical staff, and the public; able to be congenial with other employees, customers and vendors at all times
• Current CPR and First Aid training certification on file.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft office programs.
• Prior experience with an EMR System required

 

Physical: 

• Standing/Walking: Must be able to stand and walk for up to 5–7 hours per day while providing care activities in the clinic.
• Lifting: Must be able to lift, move, and reposition participants or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally to frequently.
• Mobility: Requires frequent physical activity, including bending, squatting, climbing stairs, and occasional kneeling may be required 
• Sitting: Must be able to sit for extended periods while documenting care and attending occasional meetings.
• Fine Motor Skills: Requires manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical procedures (e.g., wound care, injections, catheterizations, IVs).
• Visual and Auditory Requirements: Must have adequate visual and auditory acuity to assess participant conditions, monitor devices, and respond to alarms or verbal cues.
• Driving: Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle for occasional travel between CEI centers and administrative offices. 

 

Functional: 

• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate participant care using sound clinical judgment.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, remain organized, and adapt to changing participant needs and clinical demands.
• Clear, effective, and professional verbal and written communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration and documentation.
• Emotional resilience to work with frail, elderly, or medically complex populations.
• Maintains professionalism, empathy, and a courteous demeanor in all interactions.
• Demonstrates responsiveness to the needs of participants, families, and team members.

 

Environmental: 

• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and cleaning chemicals; use of PPE is required

 

The above job description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means shall be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required. CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program. All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.

 

 

Center for Elders’ Independence is a PACE (Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, including an Adult Day Health Center, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities. Unlike other healthcare plans, CEI is not a "fee-for-service" plan. It is a “capitation” healthcare plan. CEI is paid a set amount for each person enrolled in our program, whether or not that individual seeks care. We are a growing company that offers stability and continues to thrive.