Registered Nurse

Title:

Registered Nurse

SUMMARY:

Lead Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing care in assessing patient problems and

needs. This is a combination of traditional ambulatory nursing as well as case management. He/she will implement plans of care, advise patients on health maintenance and prevention, maintain clinical documentation, mentor other staff, and/or provide case management per protocol under the direction of the Provider. Bayview clinic in San Francisco is to be the primary work location, and candidate must be at the Marin City location 1-2 days a week.

Areas of Responsibility:

Patient Care & Education

* Performs patient care activities that are assigned within the scope of competencies

* Collaborates with the Care team and Providers to increase understanding, involvement and to

enhance the MCHWC patient experience

* Performs comprehensive triage and advice (phone and walk-in) for adult/geriatric, young adult,

pediatric, infant and pregnant/nursing mothers under the direction of licensed clinical staff

* Processes medication refills in accordance with protocol

* Provides immediate response for urgent triage (includes phone) and codes within the facility

* Responds to and manages emergency codes as per protocol

* Maintains crash cart and oxygen tanks per protocol, including logging crash cart inventory and ordering supplies monthly

* Performs nurse visits under the direction of Provider (s) (includes, but not limited to): wound care;

B12;
Coumadin;
Testosterone injections;
Insulin and glucometer teaching;
Depo; BP checks; suture

removal; medication reconciliation; and patient education for chronic disease per protocol

* Assists with various procedures

* Performs medication reconciliation and adjustments per protocol and with support of Provider

* Informs and educates patients on the significance of abnormal lab results relative to chronic disease and/or Public Health tracked illnesses in accordance with MCHWC approved educational materials as per protocol

* Effectively utilizes MCHWC approved educational materials to provide patient education for

medications, wellness, disease management, procedures and processes under the direction of

licensed clinical staff

Case Management

* Performs indirect case management (includes, but not limited to): patient recalls; missed cancer

screening care follow up; coordinating with specialty offices; and new patient intakes

* Provides direct case management for uncontrolled chronic disease, in accordance with MCHWC

policies and procedures, as well as provider discretion

Documentation

* Ensures a clean, orderly and functional work environment

* Effectively participates in problem identification and resolution

* Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of MCHWC equipment and supplies

* Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices

* Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Training

* Assists and leads staff trainings

* Provides guidance to MA's and oversees duties are performed efficiently, including directing flow as necessary

* Mentors, trains, and orients all non-licensed staff as needed

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

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.

Education/

Experience:

* Two year degree in Nursing required;
Bachelors and/or Master's degree is preferred

* Equivalent to an RN or higher degree from an accredited school of nursing

* One to two years of increasingly responsible nursing experience including experience in community nursing preferred

Desired

Skills:

* An energetic and creative individual with high standards and an appropriate professional image

* Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

* Versatility, flexibility and willingness to work within an ambiguous, fast-paced environment

* Demonstrated resourcefulness in providing solutions and setting priorities

* Effective interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels within the health center

* Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate clearly

and effectively at all levels

Knowledge of:

* Principles, procedures, methods and techniques of nursing and health care

* Modern practices and principles of method disease counseling

* A variety of community resources

* Basic management practices and principles

* Principles and procedures of electronic medical record keeping

* Universal precautions and infection control practices

* Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding health care

Ability to:

* Provide administrative and nursing orientation to staff

* Assess and evaluate patient responses to service provided, treatment, and medication

* Demonstrated leadership skills and a desire to continually enhance nursing practice and

performance

* Prepare clear and concise documentation and reports

* Respond to requests and…