Registered Nurse I/II (Temp P/T)

La Clinica de La Raza•Oakland, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

La Clínica de La Raza is a community-based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate, high-quality, and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area. They have spent over 40 years advocating for and creating a health home for many who have been denied access to care, dedicated to ensuring individuals without health coverage receive quality healthcare. From its genesis in 1971, La Clínica understood the need to address economic and social factors affecting health, often providing services in other settings to link individuals to their health center for preventive and primary care. Over 90,000 individuals come to La Clínica because it is a welcoming place that addresses the whole person, coordinating and connecting them to a broad network of services to improve and maintain their health and well-being. While known for activism and social justice, it has grown into a sophisticated provider of primary health care services with 35 sites across Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano counties. At La Clínica, Registered Nurses provide primary care in an outpatient setting, practicing with a wide scope. They deliver care to a resilient, ethnically diverse, and medically complex patient population, aiming for optimal health outcomes and compassionate care. La Clínica supports Registered Nurses in their pursuit of meaningful roles, offering opportunities in mentorship, quality initiatives, and preceptorships, and is committed to continued education. Nurses work alongside energetic colleagues dedicated to an exceptional patient experience, health innovation, and quality care delivery, supported by a collaborative and well-trained care team. The organization offers robust perks including educational leave plus stipend and flexible work schedules. It is also a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site for tax-free loan repayment. Clinics are located in the thriving Bay Area, known for cultural diversity, beautiful weather, highly sought-after schools, and year-round recreational activities.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience with Electronic Health Record programs, such as NextGen or Epic.
Familiarity with Electronic Panel Management.
High degree of interpersonal competence with both staff and patients.
Thorough knowledge of evidence based care.
Top-notch time management skills and evidence based approaches to medical care.
Cultural competence working in diverse/low income communities.
Ability to deal courteously and effectively with complex patient profiles, and maintain good working relationships with other staff.
Ability to work courteously and effectively as a team member to support the quality/efficiency standards established for the clinic; work independently.
Ability and willingness to work under pressure and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrate flexibility and ability to accept changes gracefully.
Ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Ability to keep accurate, clear and legible records of patient information.
English/Spanish fluency required.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Possession of a valid RN license in the state of California.
Two to three years clinical experience in the areas of adult medicine, pediatric, obstetrics, and gynecology that include triage.
RN I requires California license and an AA only.
RN II requires California licensure and a Bachelor’s degree.
Two or more years of case management and triage experience working in primary care clinic setting.
Must hold a current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate (30-day grace period to obtain from date of hire).

Nice To Haves

BSN 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.
Provide medical triage of patients; determine the urgency of the clients presenting complaints and designate 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, wound care, referrals for DME.
Interview patient and/ or family to obtain required history and accurate assessment.
Explain medical information and provide case management.
Evaluate work flow and activities to assure efficiency and quality health care to all patients.
Have flexibility in meeting patients’ needs, and participating in evening and Saturday triage clinics.
Suggest improvements for clinic flow, patient scheduling and service delivery.
Collaborate professionally with interdisciplinary team members, including providers, health educators, medical assistants, and case managers.