What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) – Ambulatory Care position at Desert Senita Community Health Center?
Join our clinical team and make a direct difference in the care patients receive. Desert Senita Community Health Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide hands-on nursing care, strengthen patient education, and support safe, coordinated care in our outpatient clinics.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct patient triage in person and by telephone using approved protocols, nursing judgment, and appropriate escalation to providers or emergency services.
- Perform nursing assessments, document findings, and coordinate follow-up care.
- Educate patients and families about medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and chronic disease management.
- Support patients managing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and other ongoing health concerns.
- Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to address changes in patient condition and barriers to care.
- Provide clinical guidance to LPNs and medical assistants, coordinating assignments and delegating tasks only as permitted by applicable scope-of-practice requirements and organizational policy.
- Monitor delegated care, reinforce safe practices, and communicate concerns promptly.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record.
- Support infection prevention, medication safety, emergency preparedness, and quality improvement.
- Help improve patient flow, care coordination, and the patient experience.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
- Current Arizona RN license or valid multistate RN privilege to practice in Arizona.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Strong nursing assessment, triage, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with providers and clinical support staff.
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and patient confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in ambulatory care, primary care, community health, or an FQHC.
- Experience with telephone triage, patient education, and chronic disease management.
- Experience providing clinical guidance and coordinating team workflows.
- Familiarity with NextGen or another electronic health record.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $45