Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

Title:

Registered Nurse

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.

• 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…