Registered Nurse (Telehealth)

AltaMed•Anaheim, CA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) applies nursing and clinical processes and delivers quality patient care at AltaMed clinics under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, Nursing Director, or CNE. The RN is accountable for the nursing process and efficient patient care, supports patient evaluation, carries out related nursing interventions, uses clinical systems, and records patient care and behavior. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary clinic team members, medical staff, clinical operations, and administrative and operational leadership to support patient, clinical, and program goals. The role provides clinical care and demonstrates competency in the relevant specialty and patient populations, while applying regulatory requirements to task delegation and documentation. The RN also assists with developing and implementing quality, cost-effective, efficient systems and protocols to standardize clinic patient-care processes. Within Health Services, the RN may work as a Triage Nurse in Urgent Care, a Primary Care Nurse in the Nurse Clinic, or a Charge Nurse on the clinic floor. Duties must comply with the Nurse Practice Act, Title 22, Joint Commission requirements, CMS 42 CFR Part 460 requirements as applicable, the AltaMed Code of Conduct, and relevant professional and educational standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current California State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license.
Valid BLS certification or higher, following American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Experience in an ambulatory care environment, such as a clinic or Urgent Care setting.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Bilingual in other languages or experience in American Sign Language.

Responsibilities

Apply nursing and clinical processes and deliver quality patient care at AltaMed clinics.
Support patient evaluation and carry out related nursing interventions.
Support efficient clinical system applications and record patient care and behavior.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinic team members, medical staff, clinical operations, and administrative and operational leadership to achieve patient, clinical, or program goals.
Provide clinical care and demonstrate competency in the relevant specialty and patient populations.
Apply regulatory requirements when delegating tasks and documenting care.
Assist in developing and implementing quality, cost-effective, efficient systems and protocols that standardize patient-care processes at clinics.
Depending on Health Services assignment, work as a Triage Nurse in Urgent Care, a Primary Care Nurse in the Nurse Clinic, or a Charge Nurse on the clinic floor.
Comply with applicable nursing regulations and professional standards, including the Nurse Practice Act, Title 22, Joint Commission requirements, and CMS 42 CFR Part 460 requirements.