Outpatient Registered Nurse

Job Summary


We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join a busy family practice clinic. This role provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients of all ages, from infants to geriatrics, while working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The ideal candidate is experienced in outpatient clinical care, comfortable performing both clinical and administrative duties, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care.


This is a full-time opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent position based on business needs and performance.


Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Four 9-hour shifts (typically 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
• One 4-hour half-day (typically 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
• Half-day is generally scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient assessments and ongoing reassessments.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care focused on prevention, early detection, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Room patients and prepare them for provider visits.
• Reconcile medication lists and update patient records.
• Administer medications, immunizations, and vaccinations.
• Perform point-of-care testing, including flu and COVID testing.
• Perform venipuncture and blood draws.
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Manage patient communications, including phone calls, lab results, refill requests, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and revise patient care plans.
• Evaluate patient outcomes and document responses to treatment.
• Enter verbal orders, pend access notes, and assist with order management as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with clinical policies, procedures, and patient safety standards.

Qualifications


Required

• Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience in an outpatient setting such as family practice, internal medicine, primary care, or urgent care.
• Comfortable caring for patients across the lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Strong venipuncture and phlebotomy skills.
• Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR); Epic experience is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to balance clinical and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.

What You'll Do


This position offers a balanced mix of direct patient care and administrative responsibilities in a collaborative outpatient environment. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality care while supporting providers and helping ensure positive patient outcomes.


* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


* As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.