Registered Nurse - Clinic

Overview

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, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most.

As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

✨ For eligible employees, benefits include: ✅ Competitive compensation & benefits ✅ Medical, dental, vision✅ 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 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/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 

Qualifications

Minimum

• Graduate of 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