RN Clinical - Internal Medicine Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Registered Nurse

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients and their families in the outpatient setting. Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, performs EKGs, prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information, administers medication as directed by physician. Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed. Performs various administrative duties, including answering phone patient calls, returning phone calls, receiving and sorting in-coming faxes, obtaining prior authorizations. Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies. Performs allergy testing and spirometry tests. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

• Follows policies and procedures: demonstrates ability to access online manuals and references
• Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the nursing process
• Appropriately completes nursing assessment and screening upon patient arrival at each appointment
• Interprets assessment information and formulates nursing diagnosis
• Maintains problem list, medication list and allergies list
• Administers medications as ordered and completes re-assessments as indicated Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy Delegates tasks based on others' scope of practice and competency Acts as patient advocate
• Documentation is complete and correct on all encounters Ensures medication list is current and complete
• Provides patient and family education as needed based on diagnosis or treatment plan
• Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including the patient and family by: Appropriate patient/family interactions Effectively triages phone calls Utilizing e-mail system
• Manages time effectively. Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities Takes meal breaks without incurring overtime
• Uses two patient identifiers Does not use unapproved abbreviations Uses procedural time out Uses appropriate communication between providers Completes medication reconciliation Maintains audible alarms
• Hazardous waste management Biohazard Medication Sharps HIPPA OSHA requirements (ie. No food or drink in clinical areas) JCAHO (continuous survey readiness Critical values are written, read back and shared with appropriate provider Dictated orders are written down, read back for validation, signed, timed and dated Maintains a safe work environment for self and others
• Identifies and participates in data collection and process improvements
• Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities Educational workshops Assist in the development or updating of patient education materials
• Accepts and completes additional duties as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) *Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019
• 1 year RN experience required (preferably in allergy/immunology)
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)