Staff Clinical Registered Nurse

Description

Staff Clinical Registered Nurses (RN) work within a patient-centered team-based care environment to provide excellent patient care services within scope of practice as established by the Nurse Board of California. RN are members of patient-centered care teams. RN create access to care for patients by determining acuity of patient care when access is limited by providing excellent communication with patients. RN develop and maintain relationship, communication, and nursing skills with the overall goal of providing excellent patient-centered treatment, care, and services in a team environment. Services including routine primary care at a FQHC may include but not limited to adult, pediatric, gynecology, prenatal, and behavioral health. This role reports to the Nurse Manager. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Assess and triage patients in person and by telephone, determine urgency, and coordinate timely care with providers.

· Provide nursing visits, treatments, medications, and immunizations under authorized provider orders or approved protocols.

· Perform wound care, catheter and tube care, specimen collection, and suture or staple removal within scope and competency.

· Review laboratory results, promptly communicate abnormal or critical findings to providers, and coordinate follow-up.

· Support medication refills, pharmacy communication, and medication clarification according to clinic protocols.

· Coordinate referrals, emergency department and hospital follow-up, and services for patients with complex medical or social needs.

· Educate patients and families on medications, chronic conditions, preventive care, immunizations, and treatment plans.

· Respond to medical emergencies, provide BLS/CPR, and assist with emergency transfers.

· Document assessments, care, patient responses, and follow-up accurately and promptly in the electronic health record.

· Collaborate with providers, medical assistants, and other departments; provide nursing guidance and support safe clinical workflows.

· Participate in team huddles, staff training, quality improvement, and patient-centered care initiatives.

· Maintain patient confidentiality, infection prevention practices, safety standards, and required clinical competencies. Report clinical concerns and safety issues promptly.

· Perform other duties as assigned within scope of practice and competency.

Assist with report submission as dictated

Reports any clinical concerns or safety issues to clinic managers or directors

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by Nurse Manager or leadership team members

 Maintains facility management by abiding by quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control standards including following infection disease precautions to prevent the spread of organisms.

Education:

1. Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred

2. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Certification/Licensure:

1. Maintain current State of California nurse licensure

2. Maintain CPR certification, PPD and other vaccinations

Experience:

1. Minimum two years’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Experience in FQHC preferred.

Skills:

1. Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

2. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.

3. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

4. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and physicians.

Other 

1. Must convey a professional demeanor.

2. Must be able to act calmly and effectively in a busy situation.

3. Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing.

4. Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.

5. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers.

· Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

· Current, active California Registered Nurse license.

· Current BLS/CPR certification.

· Minimum two years of nursing experience; community health or FQHC experience preferred.

· Bilingual English/Spanish

· Strong assessment, triage, organizational, and communication skills.

· Proficiency in electronic health record documentation.

· Ability to manage competing priorities, work collaboratively, and respond calmly to urgent situations.

· Compliance with IBCC employment health requirements, policies, and professional standards.

Physical Requirements: Frequent bending, reaching, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, pushing and

pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift. Requires manual dexterity to operate equipment and perform manual responsibilities.

 Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.

Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.

Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed

sources and computer screens.