Lead Registered Nurse - Urgent Care - Northstar Medical Clinic

Vituity•Truckee, CA

7h•$46 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse, you play a vital role in our mission to improve lives. Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and interact with patients to provide and coordinate healthcare services and elevate patient experience. At Vituity we know the impact you can have. Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.” Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done. Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
Current active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state of practice required.
Previous experience as a team lead or supervisor or demonstrated ability to perform the prescribed lead duties required.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the American Heart Association required.
Current CPR Certification required.
Experience with electronic health record system; EPIC is preferred.
Documentation of Procedural Sedation competency.
Knowledge of nursing services, clinic operations, patient flow, and evidence-based clinical practice standards.
Demonstrates strong clinic assessment skills, critical thinking, and sound clinical judgment in fast-paced urgent care environment.
Ability to determine the appropriate course of action in routine and more complex clinical, operational, or workflow situations.
Responsible, compassionate, patient-centered and professional in all interactions with patients, families, providers, and team members.
A team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates strong leadership, team building, customer service, and staff development skills.
Ability to support, orient, and train new or returning staff in a professional, approachable, and consistent manner.
Ability to serve as an operational resource for nursing staff and other clinic team members while maintaining appropriate role boundaries and escalation practices.
Ability to identify workflow gaps, recommend practical improvements, and support implementation of approved process changes.
Strong organization and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently, be attentive to detail, maintain a positive attitude, and complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous clinical, operational, training, and administrative responsibilities while adapting to changing clinical needs.
Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, accountability, and follow-through with assigned shifts, lead responsibilities, and approved administrative or training duties.
Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a calm, professional, and solution-oriented manner.
Ability to appropriately escalate patient care, staffing, workflow, equipment, safety, compliance, or operational concerns to the Clinic Manager, Medical Director, or appropriate leader.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, legal, staff, and operational information.
Demonstrates working knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, facility safety expectations, and applicable clinical policies
Ability to balance direct patient care responsibilities with assigned lead, training, communication, supply readiness, and operational support duties.

Nice To Haves

2-4 years of nursing experience in a fast-paced emergency department or urgent care preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently assess, evaluate, and interpret clinical information and care planning.
Collaborate with doctors and staff to provide exceptional care; assist during exams, diagnostic testing, and treatments.
Perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.
Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications. Report adverse reactions to medications/treatments in accordance with the policy.
Document and record all care information concisely, accurately, and completely in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, pain management, and assessment of changes.
Deliver care with appropriate age and cultural competence to specific patient populations according to individualized needs.
Serve as the first line of response for patient questions – respond directly to general medical questions and provide screening for questions requiring provider input to ensure that adequate information is gathered to allow providers to respond appropriately.
Call patients with lab and test results; follow up with patients with abnormal test results.
Provide Case Management for patients that require referrals or follow up.
Provide individualized patient/family education customized to the patient and family members.
Perform drug tests on patients per protocol.
Has a firm understanding of Occupational Medicine/Workers’ Compensation needs and understand paperwork flow.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work environment.
Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Work at maximum efficiency without compromising quality of care.
Abide by all state rules and regulations.
Conduct self in a composed and professional manner.
Attend all required training and continuing education events.
Maintain nursing supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipate needed supplies; communicate with manager to place supply order.
Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs.
Complete required facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment.
Uphold HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality of patient, staff, and operational information.
Demonstrate punctuality, dependability, professionalism, and accountability for assigned shifts and approved lead responsibilities.
Serve as an operational resource for nursing staff and other clinic team members by supporting daily clinic flow, onboarding, workflow consistency, supply readiness, staff communication, and escalation of operational concerns.
Assist the Clinic Manager and Medical Director with reinforcement of established clinic workflows, policies, protocols, and communication expectations.
Support onboarding and training of new or returning nursing staff, including orientation to clinic-specific workflows, documentation expectations, patient flow, supplies, equipment location, and escalation processes.
Help maintain nursing onboarding materials, clinical workflow checklists, seasonal readiness tools, and clinic reference materials as assigned.
Participate in approved leadership, training, operations, or transition planning activities as assigned by the Clinic Manager.
Perform approved administrative, training, or operational duties as assigned. Such duties must be pre-approved, documented, and completed in accordance with applicable payroll and HR guidance.

Benefits

Superior health plan options
Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6% plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service)
Outstanding Paid Time Off: Start at 4 weeks’ PTO, Paid holidays, Sabbatical
Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
Professional and Career Development Program
EAP and travel assistance included
Wellness program
Commuter Benefits Program
Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees