Registered Nurse

Registered NurseCommunity health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It's about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We're with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life's chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 96k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance. We have been doing this since 1969, and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you.Schedule: Monday-Friday. 8:00 am -5:00 pm. This role will support Poway, El Cajon and Lakeside.Role Overview and PurposeThe Registered Nurse (RN) works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will work to improve overall patient satisfaction and well-being by demonstrating and living the company values: Compassion, Above & Beyond, Generosity, Integrity, and Teamwork. In addition, this role will attend to general nursing care to patients by performing the following duties.ResponsibilitiesTriages patients concerns to determine appropriate care neededPerforms clinical procedures, such as injections, wound care, dressing changes, catheter insertion/removal, and administering breathing treatmentsResponds to lifesaving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocolsResponds to patient telephone inquiries and provider requests regarding medical concerns, lab results, refills, and referralsProvides provider coverage by determining urgency of pending lab results, diagnostic imaging, and medication refills requestedDocuments patient encounters and care plans in electronic health records systemProvides clinical coaching support and indirect supervision to medical assistantsCompletes ongoing/annual training for position complianceProvides shift coverage at other Neighborhood sites, as directedReviews and compares needed records and abstract data to California Immunization Registry (CAIR), eClinicalWorks (eCW), and patient's immunization records; including identifying when patient immunizations are dueVerifies immunization orders for accuracy, such as correct vaccine, dosage, expiration date, and ageProvides vaccine information statements (VIS) and administers vaccines, as orderedDocuments vaccines administered in CAIR, eCW, and patient vaccine recordsSchedules recall appointments for upcoming due vaccinesEnsures all forms are kept up to date, such as Vis formsCompletes and submits required reports, including vaccines administered, reminder/recall reports, state flu reports, and other reports, as necessaryManages vaccine inventory to maintain accurate inventory, manages supply expiration dates, and rotations of stock to avoid wastePlaces vaccine orders in a timely manner to prevent running out of vaccines or creating an over supplyPerforms routine cleaning standards to maintain refrigerators and freezers for vaccinesConducts proper handling, storage, and management of vaccines in compliance with Vaccines for Children (VFC)/ Vaccines for Adult (VFA) GuidelinesProvides staff immunization trainings in conjunction with medical assistant trainings, as neededProvides periodic vaccine updates, in-services, or information to staff, as neededMonitors and records refrigerator and freezer temperatures at least twice a dayAssists vaccine excursions in alignment to standard protocolsInitiates patient education plan and provides patient education according to their individual needs as prescribed by provider and/or clinic policy, including patient and family instructionsProvide on-going support and continuous assessment for international normalized ratio (INR) patientsEducates and instructs patients regarding lab tests, results, medication functions, and expectations to gain cooperation and allay apprehensionEducation/ExperienceAssociate's degree in nursing required; Bachelor's degree in nursing preferredCA RN license requiredCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment. AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques. Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.Two years' clinical, outpatient, or general medicine experience preferredBilingual (English/Spanish) preferredValid CA driver's license or out of state driver's license for active military personnel/spouses requiredProof of auto insurance requiredAdditional Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skillsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formAbility to apply critical thinking and sound judgement with confidenceKnowledgeable about and experience with deliver care while exemplifying compassion to patients and team membersKnowledgeable about and experience with electronic health records systemsAbility to apply efficient nursing techniques with confidenceAbility to use emotional and cultural intelligence to provide appropriate communication and resolve conflictsAbility to travel to Neighborhood sitesAbility to provide leadership and take initiative to advance clinic operationsAbility to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyExcellent planning and organizational abilityAbility to work as part of a team as well as independentlyAbility to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical mannerPhysical RequirementsAbility to lift/carry 20 lbs/weightAbility to stand for long periods of timeCompliance (Safety & HIPAA)Follows all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare's Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediatelyMaintains current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practicesFollows all safety procedures and report unsafe conditionsUses appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environmentFamiliarity with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exitsFollows all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocolsMaintains privacy of all patients, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposesComplies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligationsReports all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawfulNeighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!Pay range: $ 50.10 to $75.10 per hour, depending on experience and additional qualifications.Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate's overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.