You haven't searched anything yet.
Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide general nursing care and leadership, working collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary team members. The R.N. will promote and restore patient’s health as they provide for, delegate, evaluate and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care for patients of all ages, gender, cultures, and background. Provide physical and psycho-social support to patients, friends, and families. This individual may oversee clinical care of other personnel including LVN’s and MA’s.
Overall Essential Functions
1. Performs all job functions in a professional and courteous manner. This includes answering all general phone call timely. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients/patients by being responsive to all inquiries in a timely manner.
2. Performs job duties collaboratively with health center management and exercises good judgement.
3. Fosters and promotes a culture of service excellence and accountability.
4. Consistently adheres to a high standard of professional ethics; conducts self in an ethical manner and is a role model to others.
5. Complies with organizational policies and procedures
6. Triage by Phone
7. Recommends, documents, and executes standard protocols for closing gaps in preventive and chronic disease management services on behalf of practices
8. Lab result review, critical laboratory tracking
9. Emergency department tracking
10. Radiology Tracking log
11. Medication Refill
12. Accesses practice medical record, health plan and physician organization registries for the sole purpose of identifying patient level gaps in care
13. Accesses practice schedule to identify upcoming appointments for patients with gaps in care
14. Prepares and mails outreach letters or portal messages to patients on behalf of practice
15. Conducts telephone outreach to patients to facilitate gap closure
16. Documents outreach and gap closure in medical record and/or registries
17. Prepares reports to track patient interventions by practice in order to demonstrate value of panel management and outreach activities
18. Identifies and refers appropriate patients to care management
19. Case management
20. Other duties as assigned
Patient Care Duties
1. Assess, plan, direct and evaluate total nursing care as determined by the patient’s age related physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures of the Bartz Altadonna Community Health Center.
2. Provides case management by being a patient advocate, resource and contact person for patients.
3. Provides basic education information to patients and family, focusing on self-care appropriate to their age and identified learning considerations and needs.
4. Performs assessment data collection and documents subjective data (chief complaint and allergies) and objective data (vital signs/weight/etc.). Reviews basic health history information for patients; focusing on environmental, self-care and clinic discharge planning.
5. Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly and performs lab/diagnostic testing as ordered by provider and reports all critical lab values immediately.
6. Demonstrates an ability to remain calm, perform effectively and professionally during peak periods of activity and emergency situations.
7. Anticipates and prepares examination room with equipment and supplies required for the visit. Assists provider with examination and procedures per request.
8. Utilizes universal precautions in obtaining specimens (venipuncture, cultures, etc.) and in delivery of patient care. Performs lab testing (i.e. urine dip, pregnancy test, strep screen, hemicube) including quality controls and maintains all laboratory/diagnostic test logs.
Team Duties
1. Evaluates the effectiveness of the care given by interdisciplinary care team and identifies problems and guides team members to their solution.
2. Assigns care team members in accordance with patient needs, staff capabilities and qualifications to meet the needs of the clinic.
3. Participates in training, orientation, competency assessment and education of new employees.
Minimum Qualifications
· Current RN License recognized by the State of California Board of Nursing.
· Knowledge of nursing care in accordance with regulations and practices established by the California Board of Nursing.
· Consistent demonstration of a team approach to care.
· Ability to effectively communicate both in writing and orally.
Preferred Qualifications
· Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Bilingual, preferably Spanish speaking.
· Experience in Community Health Centers.
· Computer literate.
· BCLS certified.
Physical Demands
This is mostly in an office setting; however, this position may require sitting for prolonged periods of time. Walking, bending, and reaching may be required as well.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday with hours of 7:30am to 6:30pm. However, these hours may be change as the clinic standard hours may change.
Travel
On occasion travel will be required.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice to fit the needs of this position and BACHC.
BACHC is an EEO and an At Will Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Education:
Experience:
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
$77k-96k (estimate)
04/18/2024
08/15/2024
bachc.org
Lancaster, CA
<25
The job skills required for Registered Nurse (RN) include Patient Care, Nursing Care, Leadership, Customer Service, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, etc. Having related job skills and expertise will give you an advantage when applying to be a Registered Nurse (RN). That makes you unique and can impact how much salary you can get paid. Below are job openings related to skills required by Registered Nurse (RN). Select any job title you are interested in and start to search job requirements.
The following is the career advancement route for Registered Nurse (RN) positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Registered Nurse (RN), it can be promoted into senior positions as a Head Nurse - CCU that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Registered Nurse (RN). You can explore the career advancement for a Registered Nurse (RN) below and select your interested title to get hiring information.
If you are interested in becoming a Registered Nurse, you need to understand the job requirements and the detailed related responsibilities. Of course, a good educational background and an applicable major will also help in job hunting. Below are some tips on how to become a Registered Nurse for your reference.
Step 1: Understand the job description and responsibilities of an Accountant.
Quotes from people on Registered Nurse job description and responsibilities
Although nurses may suggest the plan of care for a specific patient, the final decision lies with the doctor.
02/09/2022: Tulsa, OK
After patients meet with the physician, clinic nurses handle follow-up tests or procedures such as vaccinations, X-rays and scheduling meetings with specialists.
02/22/2022: Huntsville, AL
Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
02/09/2022: Hialeah, FL
Nurses are the life and soul of the healthcare profession, providing comfort, kindness, and care to patients every day.
03/18/2022: Dothan, AL
Nurses on emergency transport vehicles sometimes need to administer treatment at the scene of an accident and then travel with a patient to get them admitted to the hospital.
01/28/2022: Santa Maria, CA
Step 2: Knowing the best tips for becoming an Accountant can help you explore the needs of the position and prepare for the job-related knowledge well ahead of time.
Career tips from people on Registered Nurse jobs
Some of them are directly actionable and others offer a philosophical basis for daily practice as a registered nurse.
01/24/2022: Oakland, CA
Registered nurses are an essential part of the healthcare team.
02/18/2022: Memphis, TN
Majorly doctors provide medical diagnoses and opinions, while the nurses provide aid and physical treatment.
02/21/2022: Juneau, AK
There are many different types of nurses, but registered nurses (RNs) are often considered the backbone of the nursing system.
03/04/2022: Fayetteville, NC
Nurses are constantly on their feet, stretching, bending, and standing.
04/07/2022: Paramus, NJ
Step 3: View the best colleges and universities for Registered Nurse.