Registered Nurse - Chronic Care (Temporary)

Neighborhood Healthcare•Riverside, CA

16h•$50 - $75

About The Position

The Chronic Care Registered Nurse (RN) assesses patients based on their self-evaluation and responses to questions, including follow-up questions, to triage concerns and determine appropriate next steps. The RN works with care coordinators and providers on the Metabolic Disease Management team, and may refer patients to providers, schedule appointments, or recommend another treatment plan. This is a temporary full-time position with an anticipated assignment end in August 2027.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing.
Valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association-approved source upon hire, maintained as a condition of employment; certification must include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor.
Valid driver license, maintained as a condition of employment.
Active auto insurance, maintained as a condition of employment.
Three years of RN experience providing nursing assessment.
Triage experience.
Reliable transportation for travel to multiple NHC sites.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including composition, typing, and proofreading.
Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent planning and organizational ability.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to handle highly confidential information professionally and ethically.
Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Telehealth triage experience.
Two years of clinical, outpatient, or general medicine experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ understanding of chronic conditions and identify potential care or provider gaps.
Provide counseling and education about diabetes management, hypertension management, and smoking cessation in coordination with providers during enhanced medical visits.
Access patient records and search databases of possible conditions and treatments; document telephone encounters, education, and outcomes.
Assess and triage immediate health concerns.
Provide clear information and education to patients about handling their situations.
Evaluate patients by phone to determine whether emergency care or a regular doctor visit is appropriate.
Provide ongoing training and support to care coordinators and others to help ensure effective and appropriate patient services through the VCT.
Serve as a role model and clinical resource across the continuum of care, influencing organizational standards related to patient safety and care delivery.
Provide patients with education and guidance to support positive health outcomes, including information about lab tests, results, and medication functions.
Initiate patient education plans tailored to individual needs, including instructions for patients and families.
Follow safety procedures, maintain knowledge of safe-work policies, use appropriate body mechanics, and follow infection-control procedures.
Maintain patient, employee, and volunteer privacy; comply with corporate integrity and security requirements; and report unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful behavior or activity.