RN Clinical Care

SANTA ROSA COMMUNITY HEALTH•Santa Rosa, CA

1d•$53 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Care RN is responsible for direct and indirect patient care and education. S/he participates in the case management of high risk or complex clinical patients and monitors tracking systems. Evaluates and improves quality assurance functions of clinical support staff for individual patient care, including population health measures.

Requirements

Current California RN license.
Current CPR certification.
Two years’ experience with direct patient care and coordination preferred.
Good knowledge of the nursing process and critical thinking abilities.
Knowledge of electronic medical records and tracking systems.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through verbal, written, and electronic means.
Ability to work independently as well as a member of the medical team.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in English and Spanish (speak, read and write) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with meeting the needs of complex medical patients, including assessment, education, referrals, and follow-up care. This may involve face-to-face, phone meetings, and review of electronic messaging and media.
Provides nursing care including but not limited to administering medications and treatments in compliance with a medical provider’s orders, Santa Rosa Community Health’s policies, and State of California guidelines. This is inclusive of assigned functions within electronic health records.
Participates with the rest of the clinical team to improve quality of patient care and infection control.
Interprets information obtained from patient and others, including the health care team, and documents all clinical care in the patient’s electronic medical record.
Provides complex care coordination including but not limited to: patient triage, phone call-backs, prescription refills, lab ordering and interpretation, and medical case management.
Monitors tracking systems for abnormal labs, infectious diseases, and high risk referrals.
Provides guidance to LVNs and other designated health care team members regarding health care coordination and health care delivery.
Develops independent care plans for the chronic disease management of patients.
Maintains skills proficiency.
Participates in ongoing training.
Understands CDC/VFC immunization, schedules, storage, and handling.
Provides guidance for LVNs related to phone and walk-in triage needs.
Performs related duties as requested.