Clinical Nurse - RN Closes 10/15/26

United Indian Health Se•Arcata, CA

5d•$51 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Clinical Nurse Supervisor in consultation with the Ambulatory Operations Director (AOD), utilizing the nursing process to provide appropriate and culturally sensitive care to UIHS clients. This role involves assisting in the day-to-day operations of the clinic, providing nursing services, administering medications and immunizations, providing health instruction, utilizing triage assessment, intervening during adverse events, documenting in the electronic health record (EHR), and maintaining current knowledge and skills in IVs and IV pumps. The nurse will also prepare equipment, assist physicians, maintain client comfort and safety, respond to life-saving situations, initiate client education plans, prepare rooms and supplies, provide support for Medical Assistants, and ensure the care, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment. Additionally, the role requires maintaining positive relationships, performing office functions, participating in case management, providing input for medical staff evaluation, attending staff meetings, assisting with reports and accreditation preparation, and maintaining a professional working environment. A commitment to learning about American Indian culture and demonstrating cultural awareness and humility is essential, as is adherence to accreditation and compliance standards.

Requirements

Possession of a valid Registered Nurse California license.
Computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
Experience with EHR programs.
Ability to write professional correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
Communicates with law enforcement as needed in accordance with mandated reporting requirements.
Five or more years of related clinical experience, preferably in an outpatient environment (Level II).

Nice To Haves

Specialty nursing certifications (Level II).

Responsibilities

Assists in the day-to-day operations of the clinic as assigned by providing nursing services to include various routes of medication and immunization administration to clients as directed.
Utilizes various forms of communication to provide health instruction to clients.
Demonstrates knowledge of disease processes and implements appropriate nursing skills and procedures in accordance with UIHS policies, protocols, and procedures.
Uses effective triage assessment (in person and telephonic) to facilitate comprehensive care.
Uses nursing judgement to identify and intervene during adverse events. Reports accordingly.
Obtains vital signs to detect deviations from normal and documents into the electronic health record (EHR).
Responds to client communications (electronic andor telephonic) and documents appropriately in the EHR.
Has current knowledge and skills in starting and maintaining IVs and IV pumps.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and UIHS Policies and Procedures.
Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of client.
Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of client.
Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and UIHS Policies and Procedures.
Initiates a client education plan according to the individualized needs of the client.
Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
Provides support for Medical Assistants.
Responsible for the care, cleaning and necessary sterilization of all equipment and instruments used in accordance with clinic Policy and Procedure.
Utilizes good communication skills to maintain positive relationships with clients, providers, co-workers, other departments in the agency, and with other facilities in the community.
Performs various office functions such as assisting with medication assistance programs, tracking patient follow-up, and other duties as may be assigned.
Participates in case management activities as assigned.
Provides input in the evaluation process of medical staff.
Attends and participates in staff meetings.
Assists in completing required reports, program reviews and Accreditation preparation.
Maintains a professional, organized, and clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards.
Must be willing to learn more about the American Indian culture and attend at least one Cultural Presentation/Training per year.
Must be willing to work with American Indian/Alaska Native people and demonstrate cultural awareness and humility.
Must be willing to deliver services in a culturally responsive manner.
Adheres to accreditation and compliance standards/guideline.
Assists in day-to-day operations of staff, supervising specific areas as designated.
Participates in education and training of staff (Level II).
Assists in development of departmental policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within the clinic as directed (Level II).
Facilitates and provides at least one educational training per year (Level II).
Completes monthly medication inventory and maintains BLS equipment (Level II).
Ability to perform independently at a satellite clinic (Level II).
Limited supervisory duties in the absence of Clinical Nurse Supervisor (Level II).