DescriptionBase Pay: $37.00 - $52.00JOB SUMMARYThe primary function of the RN Coordinator is to utilize the nursing process to provide clinician support in areas where functions of nursing and medicine overlap. S/he accurately administers medications, including immunizations, by all routes including IV. S/he provides patient education and oversees the provision of education by LVNs and Mas on the clinical team. S/he performs independent triage and communicates with the clinician regarding actions taken. RNs are expected to demonstrate critical thinking skills, leadership and appropriate role modeling.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESRN-Specific Tasks and Duties- Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation) in patient care and daily activities; documents all actions, as appropriate, in EHR.
- Coordinates nursing activities and helps to maintain efficient patient flow, care and processes.
- Functions under standardized procedures or patient care protocols to provide independent care.
- Functions as clinic charge nurse when assigned.
- Participates in the quality improvement process as requested or assigned
- Initiates venipuncture with clinician's order for the purpose of IV fluid administration or for phlebotomy.
- Administers IV medications via direct push or piggy-back with clinician's order
- Performs and interprets skin tests without clinician's order under standardized procedures.
- Performs urinary bladder catheterization with clinician's order.
- Provides direct patient education and supervises the provision of patient education by LVNs or Mas.
- Counts and signs for controlled substances according to clinic policy.
- Performs independent telephone or face to face triage using written triage protocols.
- Accepts and correctly transcribes verbal or telephone orders from clinicians.
- Sends/performs prescriptions per the clinician order.
- Performs prescription refills per SCHC protocol/standardized procedure.
- Report's child, elder or general abuse according to California law.
Assisting the Clinician and Daily Activities- Intermittently throughout the day checks clinician inboxes/PAQs and addresses issues appropriately.
- First line for resolving patient issues/complaints.
- Dispenses samples and patient assistance medications and provides patient education on these.
- Nurse only visits-IZ, injections, wound care.
- Nurse advice - telephone and face to face.
- Obtain previous records, collecting patient history, preparing new patients, etc.
- Resource for VC, patients, MA, LVN, etc.
- Prepares the patient and assists the clinician with exams and procedures when needed.
- Performs age-appropriate screening as needed or as directed by clinician.
- Performs accurate nursing assessment of patients admitted for urgent care and initiates emergency measures as appropriate.
- Ensures end of shift tasks are completed, for example, refrigerator temps and quality control testing.
- Assures efficient patient flow by ongoing assessment of clinician schedule and working with other staff to minimize patient waiting time.
- Follows SCHC standards for Standard Precautions when working with potentially infectious materials (blood or body fluids).
- Schedule patients appropriately when needed.
- Alerts Clinical Director or designated person to needed supplies/equipment.
- Reports any safety hazards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES- Knowledge of nursing process, scope of practice and standards of care.
- Ability to pass a written medication quiz.
- Basic computer proficiency in Windows environment.
- Typing 35 WPM or greater.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE- Completion of an accredited RN program.
- Current California RN license upon hire and maintain current.
- Current CPR/BLS certification upon hire and maintain current.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Minimum of one year's experience in acute care nursing.
- Previous experience working in an outpatient clinic or doctor's office.
- Typing 45 WPM or greater.
BENEFITSSCHC understands the importance of good health for every employee. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure employees and their families receive the optimal in health care coverage, along with options to meet their needs.
- Competitive wages
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
- Long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Supplemental Insurances
- Flexible spending account
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick
- Paid holidays
- Paid CME time and CME allowance
- Employee assistance program
- Jury duty pay
- Bereavement pay
- Prescription discount program
- 529 college savings plan
- Educational reimbursement program
- Gym membership discounts
- Free telemedicine service for benefit eligible employees
