Registered Nurse - Clinic

About Vista Community Clinic At Vista Community Clinic (VCC) , we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer‑driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state‑of‑the‑art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, and we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient‑centered care where it’s needed most. Benefits for Eligible Employees Competitive Compensation & Benefits Medical, dental, vision coverage Company‑paid life insurance Flexible spending accounts 403(b) retirement plan Why VCC? Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S. Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT. A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career. A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care. Responsibilities Serve as a liaison between physicians, nurses, patients and other providers to determine patient needs. Manage and document patient phone calls pertaining to medical conditions and questions according to established department routine. Work with physicians, nurses, and patients to assess urgency of patient problems, resolve questions concerning medications, health education, and medical advice within skill level and scope of practice. Follow through in a timely manner on patient requests. Submit electronically or fax new prescriptions and refill prescriptions according to physician orders. Record all prescription/refill information in the medical record. Serve as a resource to clinic staff regarding medical information, patient assessment, and nursing management of illness. Assist as needed with in‑person triage according to triage policy and document triage in VCC SOAP note. Minimum Qualifications Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Current licensure by the state of California and good standing with the Board of Registered Nurses. Current CPR certification. Minimum five years’ experience in acute care nursing and/or outpatient clinic or medical office; triage experience preferred. Broad knowledge base of general nursing practice, knowledge of acute practice based on skill level, licensure, and scope of practice. Required Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities Demonstrated critical thinking, organizational and leadership skills; appropriate role modeling. Strong history‑taking skill; ability to make quick and accurate assessments and accurately complete documentation. Ability to relate and communicate well with patients over the telephone, to physicians and to staff. Ability to maintain a high level of precision in judgment, accuracy of assessment and skill in problem solving under stress based on skill level and licensure and scope of practice. Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e‑mail communication systems and internet search capabilities. Preferred Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities Bilingual English/Spanish. Experience/familiarity with Electronic Practice Management and Medical Records systems, NextGen preferred. Pay Range $50.00 - $55.00 depending on experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™