Vista Community Clinic

Registered Nurse - Clinic

Vista Community Clinic • $104K — $114K *
Vista, CA 92084In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Current California nursing license in good standing
  • Current CPR certification
  • At least 5 years of experience in acute care or outpatient settings
  • Comprehensive knowledge of general nursing practices

Responsibilities

  • Act as a liaison among physicians, nurses, patients, and providers to identify patient needs
  • Manage and document patient inquiries related to medical conditions
  • Evaluate urgency of patient issues and provide timely resolutions
  • Process new and refill prescriptions per physician directives
  • Document all prescription-related activities in medical records
  • Serve as a resource for clinic staff on patient assessment and illness management
  • Assist with triage according to established policies and document appropriately

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Supportive team environment that fosters collaboration
  • State-of-the-art facilities and technology
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
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

About Vista Community Clinic

Vista Community Clinic is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services to patients in North San Diego County. The clinic was founded in 1972 and has since grown to include 8 locations and over 800 employees. Vista Community Clinic serves over 70,000 patients annually and is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all members of the community. The organization offers a wide range of services, including primary care, pediatrics, women's health, and behavioral health. Vista Community Clinic is headquartered in Vista, California.
Learn more about Vista Community Clinic
Size
800 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1972
* Ladders Estimates

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