Registered Nurse (RN)

County of Santa Barbara•Santa Barbara, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The County of Santa Barbara Health is currently accepting applications to fill six (6) Registered Nurse vacancies. There are two (2) Full-Time openings at the Lompoc Health Center, one (1) Full-Time opening at the Santa Maria Health Center, one (1) Full-Time opening at the Santa Barbara Health Center, one (1) Full-Time opening at the Franklin Health Center in Santa Barbara, and one (1) Part-Time (72 hours weekly) opening at the Franklin Health Center in Santa Barbara. This recruitment is to fill a Regular position, but the eligible list may be used to fill future positions vacated as a result of a leave of absence (CSR 1414). A person appointed to a position under CSR 1414 may be able to transition into a regular position without re-application or re-testing. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. Under direction, provides professional nursing services and is responsible for the operational activities of primary care and/or specialty care clinics or services; performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.
Must have a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification by first day of employment.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and skilled techniques of nursing; symptomology and disease processes; general nutrition; medical equipment operation; use and effects of medications and immunizations; laws governing nursing; health education techniques and practices; interviewing and counseling techniques; community health and social services; clinic operation and procedures.
Ability to evaluate and assess the need for nursing and/or medical services; exercise independent judgment; work with individuals and families in a clinical setting to resolve health problems; perform skilled nursing tasks to include medication administration; complete required continuing education programs; work proficiently in emergency and/or stressful situations; anticipate patient's needs; demonstrate tact, diplomacy, patience, and compassion; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; comply with nursing policies, protocols, and program regulations; demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills; navigate electronic health record and other clinical application systems; prepare and maintain accurate medical records with appropriate documentation; recognize and respect limits of confidential information; learn and make referrals to local and regional providers of social, medical, and/or other specialized services; communicate effectively with people of diverse socio-economic and ethnic origins.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of nursing experience in OB-GYN, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, or Ambulatory Care (however, motivated new graduates and candidates with less experience are encouraged to apply)
Experience using EPIC or similar electronic health record systems
Familiarity with federally funded programs such as Medi-Cal, Medicare, CPSP, and Every Woman Counts
Bilingual or medical Spanish skills
The ability to converse, read, and write fluently in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses physical and psychosocial needs of patients and makes appropriate nursing interventions; assists physicians and health care practitioners with examinations, treatments, and other procedures.
Participates in whole person, patient centered team-based care.
Provides care management to patients with high-risk/chronic conditions to support treatment plan; Maintains knowledge of and is able to perform referral and case management tasks and duties.
Coordinates and facilitates delivery of care to patient and family in primary care, pediatrics, women’s health and/or other specialty areas.
Facilitates timely communication with patients and colleagues.
Implements and ensures adherence to workflows that support quality improvement efforts; Guides care teams to promote the completion of team duties and activities, including pre-visit planning, identifying gaps in care, and health maintenance needs.
Provides training and clinical guidance to clinical support staff.
Ability to take a leadership role by delegating duties and providing direction and support to Licensed Vocational Nurses, medical assistants, and other Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.
Provides triage of patients with proper disposition and appropriate level of care using agency triage protocols.
Follow approved agency standardized procedures for medication refills, medication/immunization administration, and registered nurse led clinics (e.g., hypertension clinic).
Educates and counsels patients and their families on procedures, medical care, and sensitive health issues, including the need for follow up; provides informational literature and makes referrals to mental health, social services, and other agencies as needed.
Maintains knowledge and understanding of specimen collection and point of care testing; interprets results of pregnancy, PPD's, hearing, glucose, and other tests; administers medications and immunizations; performs special treatment such as wound care and catheterization.
Prepares and updates various pertinent records reflecting patient’s condition, medication and treatment, and other records required by state and federal governments.
Assists in the orientation and training of professional and nonprofessional personnel in specific clinic operations, and, as necessary, technical procedures.
Maintains inventory of medical supplies, medications, and vaccines; ensures that examination and/or consultation rooms are properly equipped and supplied.
Deploys in response to public health disasters, e.g., collecting specimens in response to a pandemic, including communicable disease specimens.