Registered Nurse; Arleta

Job Details

Location:

Arleta Family Health Care Clinic – Arleta, CA 91331

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $91,326.00 – $

Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred

This position will assist in the examination and treatment of patients in the clinic.

• Meet with patients in a clinic setting to assist in performing routine tests for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients.
• Identify health status by taking health histories, observing signs and systems, taking vital signs, and preparing patients for the doctor to examine.
• Report to the physician any changes in the patient’s physical and emotional condition.
• Assist in epidemiological investigations, including names of communicable disease contacts and making referrals for tests and medical care.
• Draw blood, give injections, administer and read skin tests, administer immunizations and vaccinations, and administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Provide education on preventative care and family planning.
• Participate in the supervision and training of aides and volunteers.
• Assist with medical supply inventory and orders.
• Keep current and accurate records.
• Interact professionally with the patient and the patient’s family or representatives.
• Consider patient cultural, psychological, social, and environmental factors.
• Respond to medical emergencies as needed.
• Participate as a PCMH Care Team Member and perform the following:
  • Prepares for, attends, and participates in team meetings and huddles.
  • Collaborates in developing team priorities, patient goals, and care plans.
  • Active in patient education, goal setting, self‑management teaching and coaching, and behavior change.
  • Medication reconciliation and education.
  • Utilizes standing orders when indicated.
  • Chronic disease management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High level of professionalism, patient service, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of common medical conditions and chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of general pharmacology and preventative medicine.
• Ability to perform duties skillfully and effectively.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications and eClinical
  
  Works (eCW) or similar.
• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and multi‑task while maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to positively represent the organization.
• Ability to work in culturally and racially diverse populations and in lower socioeconomic conditions.

• Successful completion of a registered nursing program.
• 6 months to 1 year of related experience.

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of California under the scope of work of the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Must be able to pass required pre‑employment health and background screening.
• BLS/CPR certified.
• Must provide proof of required vaccinations by federal, state, and local funding sources.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Walking, talking, sitting, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 10 pounds; hand and wrist dexterity to utilize a computer.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER