Registered Nurse I/II
About The Position
La Clínica de La Raza is hiring a Registered Nurse I/II to provide primary care nursing in an outpatient community health center setting. The role serves a culturally diverse and medically complex patient population, providing compassionate care and working toward optimal health outcomes. Nurses work with a collaborative, interdisciplinary care team and may participate in mentorship, quality initiatives, and preceptorships. The nurse provides professional assessment, triage, initial nursing care, and medical advice to patients contacting the clinic or seeking urgent care. The role also supports medical providers with procedures, performs medication reviews and basic clinical checks, provides wound care, and coordinates referrals and case management. Nurses contribute to an effective patient experience, clinic workflows, and quality health care delivery. The position requires English/Spanish fluency, a California RN license, nursing education appropriate to the RN I or RN II level, and relevant clinical experience. A current BLS certificate is required, with a 30-day grace period after hire to obtain it if needed.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- A valid California RN license.
- Two to three years of clinical experience in adult medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, and gynecology, including triage.
- Two or more years of case management and triage experience in a primary care clinic setting.
- English/Spanish fluency.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certificate; a 30-day grace period from the date of hire is provided to obtain it.
- Knowledge and experience with electronic health record programs such as NextGen or Epic.
- Familiarity with electronic panel management.
- Thorough knowledge of evidence-based care and strong interpersonal competence with staff and patients.
- Strong time-management skills and evidence-based approaches to medical care.
- Cultural competence in working with diverse and low-income communities.
- Ability to deal courteously and effectively with complex patient profiles and maintain good working relationships with staff.
- Ability to work courteously and effectively as a team member, work independently, and support clinic quality and efficiency standards.
- Ability and willingness to work under pressure and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Flexibility and ability to accept changes gracefully.
- Ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Ability to keep accurate, clear, and legible patient records.
- For RN I: California licensure and an associate degree (AA) are required.
- For RN II: California licensure and a bachelor's degree are required.
Nice To Haves
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing assessment and initial nursing care to clients who call in or are seen for urgent care services.
- Triage patients, determine the urgency of presenting complaints, and designate a triage category.
- Offer medical advice by phone and/or in the clinic.
- Facilitate and support medical providers with procedures.
- Perform medication reviews, blood pressure and blood sugar checks, and wound care; provide referrals for durable medical equipment (DME).
- Interview patients and/or family members to obtain required history and accurate assessments.
- Explain medical information and provide case management.
- Evaluate workflows and activities to support efficient, high-quality patient care.
- Participate in evening and Saturday triage clinics as needed to meet patient needs.
- Suggest improvements to clinic flow, patient scheduling, and service delivery.
- Collaborate professionally with interdisciplinary team members, including providers, health educators, medical assistants, and case managers.
Benefits
- Educational leave plus stipend.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Access to tax-free loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)-approved site.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
