Registered Nurse
IndianHealth Center of Santa Clara Valley•San Jose, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Reporting to the Medical Clinic Manager, the Registered Nurse assists the Medical Department in ensuring efficient clinic and patient flow and provider productivity. The RN is an important member of the IHC care teams and as such he/she ensures high quality medical care at all times. The RN adheres to the internal Policies and Procedures. The IHC is a Patient Centered Health Home and all employees are an integral part of this model of care delivery. Duties: 90% Triaging IHC patients, and 10% providing support to RN Care Coordinator.
Requirements
- Possession of California Registered Nursing License in good standing
- 2 years of experience as a nurse in a community health clinic
- 2 years experience in a supervisory position
- Excellent customer service skills
- Possession of a valid California Driver License, automobile insurance, and a clean driving record
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to function independently and as a team member within diverse environments as well as with a diverse staff composition
- Demonstrated ability to perform multiple administrative functions simultaneously in an accurate, organized, and efficient manner
- Ability to carry out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical and professional manner and demonstrate good judgment
- Knowledge of and ability to relate to the American Indian community and other minority populations
- Electronic Health Record proficiency needed
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
Responsibilities
- Assists the Medical Department in ensuring clinic flow and provider productivity
- Assists providers with prescriptions, abnormal test results and referrals of patients for consultations/specialized tests
- Conducts Walk-In and Phone triage and provides nurse advice when necessary
- Assist the team with the patient flow coordination and scheduling efforts
- Assists the Medical Back Office as needed
- Provides support to the RN Care Coordinator with: tracking and follow-up of abnormal tests and exam results (paps, mammograms, + FIT tests, + PPDs, etc.), the tracking and follow-up of patients enrolled in the Cancer Detection Program, Care coordination for patients seen at the ER or admitted in local hospitals, the processing of Diagnostic Imaging orders
- Reports cases to the Public Health Department when indicated
- Educates patients re: chronic disease management, risk reduction, disease prevention, and medication adherence
- Follows the 911 internal protocol for patients who are sent to the ER
- Organizes and maintains the Emergency Cart
- Assist the IHC Immunization Manager with the IZ clinic
- Assists the Clinic Manager with Audits, Reporting and Quality Improvement projects
- Participate as a proactive representative of the Patient Centered Health Home
- Performs duties utilizing the Team-Based Approach
- Performs all other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
