Nurse, Care Team

Job Details

Job Location:

3800 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA 95823

Salary Range: $47.00 - $57.00 per hour

The Care Team Nurse (NCT) reports to the Director of Health Services and provides general nursing care and primary care team leadership, working collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary team members. The Care Team Nurse promotes and restores patient’s health by providing, delegating, evaluating, and coordinating nursing care for all patients. This individual may oversee and participate in clinical care and case management of patients.

• Assesses, plans, directs, and evaluates 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 health center.
• Promotes patient independent by establishing patient care goals.
• Assists provider with examination and procedures as requested.
• Provides case management for complex, high‑needs patients by serving as a patient advocate, patient resource, and contact person for patient treatment coordination.
• May provide health‑related counseling on prevention of communicable diseases; coordinate health programs with outside organizations and agencies; introduce general health‑related information and instruction to individuals, families and community groups.
• Assesses and evaluates patient’s response to treatment and medication.
• Kept accurate patient records; maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Properly prepares and administers immunizations, vaccines, and therapeutic injections.
• Assists in research and investigation of communicable diseases when requested.
• Coordinates referrals to IHSS.
• Serves as a resource person to other staff in the area of one’s own clinical expertise.
• Reports communicable disease to the county.
• Complies with all state and federal laws and regulations, including HIPAA, sexual harassment, scope of practice, OSHA, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Excellent computer skills with Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent telephone and communication skills.
• Must possess excellent organizational, writing, and verbal skills.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate superior professionalism when dealing with patients, subordinates, colleagues, community members, and vendors.
• Ability to collaborate and convene across sectors and organizational levels.

• Communication and Relationship Building
• Taking Initiative
• Planning and Organizing
• Safety
• Teamwork
• Patient Preparation
• Operatory and Materials Preparation
• Patient Charting
• Provider Assistance

• Valid California RN License.
• Experience with an electronic health record system.
• Ability to chart visits comprehensively.
• Computer literacy including word processing, office software, patient processing, and electronic mail systems.

• 2 years of experience working in community health as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Bilingual.
• Experience in an FQHC setting.
• Knowledge of traditional, cultural, and spiritual practices of the diverse AI/AN community, as well as ability to work with other racially, culturally, ethnically, and financially diverse populations.
• Next Gen experience preferred.

This position may be grant funded. Continued employment is contingent upon renewed or additional funding and may be discontinued at the close of the grant cycle. Grant funding does not impart any contractual right to remain in Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc.’s employment for a specific period of time. Grant funding does not affect the Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc.’s

status as an “at will” employer.