Registered Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum education as required by certification and/or licensure.
• At least 1 year of directly related RN experience.
• Current California RN license.
• American Heart Association-recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider certification.
• English speaking and reading ability sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment, including calculators, fax machines, and photocopiers.
• Personal computer and software skills, including MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet, and email.
• Windows computer skills, including proficient keyboarding and use of a mouse or keys for common computer operations, required upon employment or within the first two weeks.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 2 years of directly related RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, and provide nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Make preliminary observations of patients and prepare them for medical treatment.
• Provide on-site patient care and evaluate and renew prescription refill requests according to established protocols.
• Cover for clinical nurses as needed, including administering medications and immunizations, performing nursing procedures, educating patients, and providing triage and care management.
• Assess and educate patients and arrange necessary appointments and referrals.
• Work closely with physicians and assist with treatments, examinations, and diagnostic tests.
• Obtain patient consent, protect confidentiality, document patient information and assessments, and enter information into electronic medical records.
• Administer or dispense prescribed treatments and medications as directed, document their administration or dispensing, and report significant changes in patient condition and progress.
• Counsel patients, families, and significant others regarding medical problems and appropriate health care.
• Prepare and maintain concise, complete records and reports.
• Attend departmental meetings as needed and serve as a resource for Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants, and other Registered Nurses.
• Follow organizational rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws, and standards, and carry out the organization’s mission, vision, and quality commitment.