RN Clinical Float

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a RN Clinical Float to perform a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodating services for assigned clinic patients, as directed by the Clinic Director and/or Nursing Director, in order to facilitate the delivery of prompt, quality care. FHCSD has been serving the community for over 55 years with a mission to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. As one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country, FHCSD operates over 90 sites across San Diego County, offering a comprehensive range of services including primary care, behavioral health, dental, vision, and more. They provide care to over 227,000 patients annually, with a strong focus on serving the low-income and uninsured populations. FHCSD is recognized as the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county, a top 10 largest community clinic organization nationally, the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider, and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized RN/BSN program.
High School Graduate (or GED equivalent).
California State Board RN License required.
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, or Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required.
Traveling between sites and other locations is required as an essential function of the job. Must have a car, a valid California driver’s license, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
Ability to participate collaboratively with multi-disciplinary care team.
Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups.
Able to maintain good working relationships with employees, coworkers, and departments.
Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appointments, etc.).
Effective training and coaching skills; ability to drive results and achieve objectives through others.
Knowledge of child, adolescent, and adult health care issues.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques, including performance management and employee development.
Knowledge of, and ability to perform, clinic-based nursing tasks.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience in an ambulatory care setting or similar setting preferred.
Bilingual (Read, Speak & Write) in English/ Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodating services for assigned clinic patients, as directed by the Clinic Director and/or Nursing Director, in order to facilitate the delivery of prompt, quality care.
Actively participate in LEAN/HONSHA trainings, and serve as a member of the Core Team.
Actively participate in other clinical initiatives, such as clinical quality outcomes, to achieve goals and metrics.
Build positive relationships, inspire others to perform at a higher level, prepare career development plans and retain an accountable workforce.
Coach and counsel staff, and administer appropriate disciplinary action in a timely manner.
Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary care team and support services to include Physicians, PSRs, Medical Assistants, and others.
Attend department meetings.
Complete all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards. Ensure subordinate staff complete documentation per department standards to include documenting patient history.
Consistently follow Policies and Procedures to ensure positive patient outcomes.
Keep clinic work-flow moving, focusing on productivity and efficiency, including assigning lunch times and breaks, ensuring exam room is set up, ordering supplies and vaccines to ensure correct supply is on hand, supporting provider productivity, reviewing patient problem list prior to visit with provider, and calling in refills to pharmacy.
Keep site in compliance with TJC, DHS, CHDP, and Medi-Cal Managed Care requirements.
Participate in continuous improvement activities and ensure appropriate Lean tools (i.e., 5S, A3) are deployed and results are evaluated and/or measured.
Performs nursing tasks, demonstrating Clinical Competency, including: Measures height, weight, and vital signs accurately; Performs hearing and vision screenings appropriately; Administers IM medications or immunizations correctly; Administers PO medications or immunizations correctly; Administers subcutaneous immunizations correctly; Administers medications via inhalation correctly; Administers PPD tests correctly; Reads PPD results correctly; Performs EKGs correctly; Assesses immunization records accurately; Performs ear lavage correctly; Sets up sterile field correctly; Performs equipment disinfection and sterilization correctly; Hooks up Oxygen tubing correctly; Suctions patients correctly using appropriate suction equipment; Performs straight cath correctly; Starts IVs correctly. Completes standing orders as directed by provider.
Perform Waive Testing and Phlebotomy if appropriate training has been completed.
Provide/ensure staff receive all new hire and annual trainings on time.
Supervise assigned team, including hiring, and scheduling as needed. Provide clinic oversight in absence of the Clinic Director/Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.