Clinic Registered Nurse (RN)

The Registered Nurse (RN) is an essential part of the overall clinical team, the RN ensures that clinical operations and systems are organized to meet the strategic objectives of SCCH. Oversight of the daily operations of the clinical components of the patient experience requires exceptional critical thinking, leadership, patient relations, organizational and time management skills. The RN provides nursing services such as patient triage, making clinical assessment, organizing team-based care plans, administering medications, managing patient education. 

Classification: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt    
Location: Women's Health Center
Reports to: Nursing Director             
Hours: Varies, Includes Some Evening Shifts 
Pay Rate: $45.94 - $62.21 per hour, DOE
Language Requirements: Bilingual in English and Spanish Required

BENEFITS:

We offer a robust benefits package designed to support your well-being and work-life balance! Enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits suite for those working 20+ hours per week, including employer-subsidized health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, plus optional pet insurance and supplemental coverage. Coverage kicks in the first of the month after 30 days of employment. From day one, you'll accrue paid time off, have paid holidays, and a 2% automatic 401K enrollment with a 2% company match. You'll also benefit from access to a wellness reimbursement program and a telecommuting stipend when applicable. Plus, we cover license and certification fees. Celebrate with us at monthly staff events and bi-annual company-wide celebrations and take advantage of ongoing training opportunities. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Desire to serve the community clinic population with excellent health care.
• Value, promote, and commit to SCCH’s mission, vision, and values.
• A valid and current Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California.  Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Two years of experience, preferred.
• Two years of medical triage experience, preferred.
• Current BLS certification. 
• Demonstrated ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimum supervision; to maintain quality control standards; to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Excellent team player balanced with initiative and organizational skills.
• Commitment to preventive care and empowering patients to make informed health care decisions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to work some evenings when requested. 

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Care

• Collaborate with the Site Medical Directors, Family Practice Care Teams, and Clinic Manager to establish and maintain an effective and high-quality of health systems for patients.
• Monitor the clinical work flow and staff for Family Practice:

                 o    Assist in monitoring care team bucket 

                 o    Obtain history for walk-ins and urgent same day appointments

                 o    Lead same day scheduling based on acuity triage

                 o    Clinical mentoring of Medical Assistants

                 o    Triage phone calls and provide clinical advice

                 o    Field correspondence with hospitals, emergency departments, specialists and other community health partners.

• Balance the clinical workload in real time:  ensure that clinic workflow runs smoothly and that clinic patients receive care in a timely manner.

                 o    Ensure collaboration and proper teamwork and clinic flow.

                 o    Work closely with Family Practice Providers for continuity, patient education and appropriate same day access.

• Assist Teams Pre and Post Huddle
• Administer medications, injections, and assist with procedures 
• Triage patients both through phone and face to face contact
• Patient Visits

                o     New patient intakes

                o    Patient Education and counseling

                o    Medication Reconciliation

                o    Special Projects, as needed

                o    Emergency Response Team

SANTA CRUZ COMMUNITY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (W/M/V/D).