Registered Nurse

San Ysidro Health•San Diego, CA

21d•$50 - $66•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works with Infectious Disease & Special Programs and travels to various clinics. This temporary position implements patient care under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and general oversight of the Director. The RN uses problem-solving skills, builds collaborative relationships, maintains audit preparedness, and participates in meetings. Responsibilities include using co-visits to facilitate timely access to care, conducting in-person and telephone triage, scheduling new patients, and completing RN intake for patients establishing care. The RN delivers patient-centered services consistent with San Ysidro Health’s model of care, with the aim of providing safe, high-quality, cost-effective care and improving health outcomes by meeting community population health management needs. The role also supports patients living with HIV as they move through the care continuum and works to help achieve and maintain viral suppression.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Associate Degree of Nursing.
Active California Registered Nurse license.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate medical information.
Competence in Microsoft Office Suite.
Pre-employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, completed application, new hire orientation, and pre-employment PPDs.
Compliance with mandated vaccinations and boosters is a term and condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Two years of Registered Nurse work experience.
Outpatient community healthcare work experience.
Knowledge of STI and HIV, including infectious disease transmission and prevention.
Experience providing care for mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and complete clear, concise, and timely documentation.
Recognize symptoms, prioritize nursing interventions, and use critical thinking and decision-making during triage to identify situations requiring escalation.
Store, prepare, and administer medications according to manufacturer guidelines, organizational policies, and physician orders.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to improve patient outcomes and support transitions of care.
Address clinical tasks including scheduling appointments, providing refills per protocol, communicating lab results as directed by providers, triaging, administering medications, and reviewing referral status.
Identify patient learning needs and provide education suited to individual literacy levels and best practices.
Complete and submit Confidential Morbidity Reports to the San Diego County Public Health Department and communicate directly with the department regarding Tuberculosis and STI reporting.
Deliver care in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
Build trusting relationships with patients to encourage ongoing engagement in care and use a Trauma Informed Approach with patients and team members.
Provide support and professional guidance to Medical Assistants, escalating concerns to the RN Manager as needed.
Manage medication inventory, submit orders to maintain PAR levels, and verify expiration dates at the beginning of each month.
Participate in staff development to stay current on treatment options, resources, and guidelines.
Contribute to department continuous quality improvement projects.
Support achievement and maintenance of viral suppression for people living with HIV as they move through the care continuum.
Maintain a flexible schedule to cover various clinics, including evenings, occasional weekends, and emergency shift coverage as needed.
Follow organizational policies and procedures, core values, competencies, applicable laws, and safety principles.
Use effective communication skills, provide empathetic care, and demonstrate accountability for professional practice.
Perform other related duties as assigned.