Registered Nurse - Medical Respite Homeless Outreach

Company: Clinica Family Health
Location: Boulder
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

About Clinica Family Health:For more than 40 years, Clinica has existed to provide health care to the individuals and families in our community at a price they can afford. Young or old, people of any race or ethnicity or income level-we are here to provide them with exceptional health care because no one should have to choose between obtaining the health care they need and other necessities such as housing or food.Our mission is to be the medical and dental care provider of choice for low-income and other underserved people in south Boulder, Broomfield, and west Adams counties. Our care shall be culturally appropriate, and prevention focused.Join our team and take advantage of the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program! Pending met eligibility requirements, you could get up to 60% of your outstanding loans paid off when you work with us for 2 years. Stay for a 3rd year and receive an additional 25% repayment. Don't miss this opportunity to lighten your loan burden while making a difference in patients' lives.Overview of Role:*Must have experience working with the unhoused/homeless population.*The purpose of this position is to provide a nurse for medical respite care through All Roads so they can serve as a member of the respite care program. As a member of the team this nurse will address the physical healthcare needs for referred patients in Boulder County delivering off-site based nursing care. Skills should include the ability to provide independent off-site, specialized nursing care which leads to connecting patients back to Clinica Family Health and Wellness as their medical home and increasing the overall productivity of the clinic. Certain responsibilities of this job are likely to change as the team and program further develop. This role will also assist with responsibilities of homeless outreach, including weekly time at off-site locations for people experiencing homelessness performing nurse triage, education, care coordination and navigation, and care under protocol.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides nursing care as defined by Clinica protocols.Promotes awareness of the health center's services and supports entry into care, including services for substance use treatment.Provides independent nursing assessments, triage, and nurse protocols in a medical respite environment where no other providers are available.Provides nursing support outside the clinic in designated collaborating organizations (e.g.,TGTHR, All Roads, Safehouse and other organizations as identified).Assists providers or medical team with direct patient care and case coordination.Provides training, education, and mentoring of nurses in providing primary care throughout the life span.Triages patients, both by telephone and walk-in, efficiently and thoroughly assist when able with patient or medical team education and training.Acts as lead during off-site care situations.Assists with implementation of an effective Quality Improvement Program as directed by CD/CMD or Supervisor.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.Completes and passes an annual competency assessment including age-specific criteria.Assures complete and accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record, including partnering with the Revenue Cycle Director, EVP of BI/IT, and others to capture the required documentation elements.Assists AND with orientation, education, and training of new clinical pod staff in clinical support activities.Manages projects as assigned CD or CMD, or Supervisor.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience:RN licensure from an accredited school required with 2 years' experience in primary care.Additional community health, care for individuals experiencing homelessness, and/or psychiatric experience preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to independently provide nursing services to patients and apply nursing protocols within scope of RN license consulting with provider as needed.Capable of seamlessly transitioning from clinic setting to homeless venues where healthcare and services are provided.Ability to flourish in a team system.Sensitivity to low income, ethnic minority community.Bilingual in Spanish, preferred.Computer literate.What we offer:Comprehensive benefits:MedicalDentalVisionFSA/HSALife and disabilityAccident/hospital plansRetirement with employer contributionsVacation, sick, and extended illness time off optionsDedication to Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and integrated healthcareOpen communication with leadership and mission-focused engagementTraining and growth opportunities with a supportive team invested in your successCompensation: Approximately $64,391 - $89,132 annually. All individual pay rates are calculated based on the candidate's experience and internal equity.Clinica Family Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.CFHSRN

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