Registered Nurse; Infectious Disease and Special Programs

* This position is with my Infectious Disease and Special Programs department (IDSP).

San Ysidro location
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Chula Vista location
- Thursday 's 11am to 8pm.

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and the general oversight of the Director, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for implementing patient care, applying problem solving techniques, building collaborative relationships, maintaining audit preparedness, and participating in meetings. The RN utilizes co-visits to facilitate timely access to care; completes in person and telephone triage; schedules new patients and completes the RN intake process for patients establishing care.

Additional responsibilities include building collaborative relationships with internal and external departments. The RN is responsible for the delivery of patient-centered services in accordance with the San Ysidro Health model of care designed to deliver safe, high-quality, cost-effective care and improve health outcomes by meeting the population health management needs of the communities served.

• Supports clinic operations by providing direct patient care, and completing clear, concise, and timely documentation.
• Recognizes symptoms and prioritizes nursing care interventions that are consistent with the patient's condition; utilizes strong decision making and critical thinking skills during triaging to identify scenarios requiring escalation of clinical care.
• Stores, prepares, and administers medications per manufacturer guidelines, San Ysidro Health policies, and as directed by physician orders.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to improve patient healthcare outcomes and support the transitions of care.
• Addresses clinical tasks by scheduling appointments, providing refills per protocol, communicating lab results as directed by the provider, triaging, administering medications, and reviewing the status of referrals.
• Identifies patient learning needs and provides teaching/education based on individual patient literacy level and best practices.
• Follows mandated reporting requirements by completing and submitting the Confidential Morbidity Reports to the San Diego County Public Health Department. Engages in direct communication with the San Diego County Public Health Department for Tuberculosis and STI reporting.
• Delivers care that is consistent with the standards established by all internal/external regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Develops and fosters trusting rapports with patients to promote their ongoing engagement in care; incorporates a Trauma Informed Approach during interactions with patients and team members.
• Provides support and professional guidance for the Medical Assistants, escalating concerns with the RN Manager as needed.
• Manages the department’s medication inventory and submits orders to maintain PAR levels; verifying expiration dates at the beginning of each month.
• Participates in staff development opportunities to remain abreast of the latest treatment options, resources, and guidelines.
• Actively contributes to department continuous quality improvement projects.
• Provides support to achieve and maintain viral suppression for people living with HIV, as they move through the care continuum.

• Maintains a flexible schedule to allow for coverage at various clinics, including evening and occasional weekend work as well as emergency coverage of shifts to meet the needs/demands of clients and related activities and events.
• Upholds San Ysidro Health’s policies and procedures, core values, competencies and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Demonstrates…