SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Clinical Nurse Supervisor in consultation with the Ambulatory Operations Director (AOD), utilizing the nursing process to provide appropriate and culturally sensitive care to UIHS clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Clinical Nurse I:

• Assists in the day-to-day operations of the clinic as assigned by providing nursing services to include various routes of medication and immunization administration to clients as directed. 
• Utilizes various forms of communication to provide health instruction to clients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of disease processes and implements appropriate nursing skills and procedures in accordance with UIHS policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Uses effective triage assessment (in person and telephonic) to facilitate comprehensive care.
• Uses nursing judgement to identify and intervene during adverse events. Reports accordingly.
• Obtains vital signs to detect deviations from normal and documents into the electronic health record (EHR).
• Responds to client communications (electronic and*or telephonic) and documents appropriately in the EHR.
• Has current knowledge and skills in starting and maintaining IVs and IV pumps.

Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and UIHS Policies and Procedures.

• Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of client.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of client.
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and UIHS Policies and Procedures.
• Initiates a client education plan according to the individualized needs of the client.
• Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Provides support for Medical Assistants.
• Responsible for the care, cleaning and necessary sterilization of all equipment and instruments used in accordance with clinic Policy and Procedure.
• Utilizes good communication skills to maintain positive relationships with clients, providers, co-workers, other departments in the agency, and with other facilities in the community.
• Performs various office functions such as assisting with medication assistance programs, tracking patient follow-up, and other duties as may be assigned.
• Participates in case management activities as assigned.
• Provides input in the evaluation process of medical staff.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Adheres to accreditation and compliance standards/guidelines.
• Assists in completing required reports, program reviews and Accreditation preparation.
• Maintains a professional, organized, and clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards.
• Performs all duties in accordance with the UIHS Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles.

Clinical Nurse II – Competent in Level I and the following:

• Participates in education and training of staff.
• Assists in development of departmental policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within the clinic as directed.
• Specialty nursing certifications.
• Facilitates and provides at least one educational training per year.
• Completes monthly medication inventory and maintains BLS equipment.
• Ability to perform independently at a satellite clinic.
• Limited supervisory duties in the absence of Clinical Nurse Supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists in day-to-day operations of staff, supervising specific areas as designated.

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Educational degrees must be from a US Department of Education accredited school.

Clinical Nurse I:

• RN – Possession of a valid Registered Nurse California license.

Clinical Nurse II:

• RN – Possession of a valid Registered Nurse California license and
• Five or more years of related clinical experience, preferably in an outpatient environment.

COMPUTER OPERATIONS

• Computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Experience with EHR programs (NextGen preferred).