Primary Care Registered Nurse, VVPC (Per Diem, Days)

Primary Care Team Registered Nurse

At NorthBay Health, the role of the Primary Care Team Registered Nurse (Team RN) is to function as a member of the multidisciplinary team. The Team RN utilizes clinical knowledge and competence, positive communication skills, problem solving and conflict resolution techniques, ability to effect change, strong skills in assessment, organization and time management. The Team RN will be familiar with the case management process requiring a focus on customer service skills, knowledge of setting appropriate goals and measuring outcomes to effectively ensure optimal client outcomes with consideration to payer requirements. The Team RN works in collaboration with his/her respective healthcare teams. The Team RN works across the healthcare continuum encompassing the NorthBay HealthCare System, network and out of network services in collaboration with patients/families, physicians, staff and administration to ensure appropriate care at the appropriate level to the member.

The Team RN works under the direction of the Manager and Director of the Centers for Primary Care.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduated from an accredited nursing school or college.
• BSN required.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current California state RN license required
• AHA or equivalent BLS.

Experience:

• One year inpatient or equivalent nursing experience required.
• Relevant outpatient clinical experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year case management experience preferred; equivalent case management education will be considered
• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing ambulatory nursing care as appropriate for patients in the following age groups: Geriatric, Adult, Young Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal.
• Computing skills including experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and data management.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of patients, physicians, health care personnel, supervisory staff, and peers.
• Demonstrates the exceptional ability to be organized and efficient in prioritizing and managing assignments with minimal oversight and direction.
• Compensation note: listed range includes a per diem differential