Rn Jobs in Orange County

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid California RN license.
• Two to three years of clinical experience in adult medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, and gynecology, including triage.
• Two or more years of case management and triage experience in a primary care clinic setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate; a 30-day grace period from the date of hire is provided to obtain it.
• English/Spanish fluency.
• Knowledge and experience with electronic health record programs such as NextGen or Epic.
• Familiarity with electronic panel management.
• Knowledge of evidence-based care and strong time-management skills.
• Cultural competence working in diverse, low-income communities.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with complex patient profiles and maintain good working relationships with staff.
• Ability to work courteously and effectively as a team member, work independently, and support clinic quality and efficiency standards.
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Flexibility and ability to accept changes gracefully.
• Ability to work across cultures and demonstrate support for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing assessment and initial nursing care to clients who call in or are seen for urgent care services.
• Triage patients by determining the urgency of presenting complaints and assigning a triage category.
• Offer medical advice by phone and in the clinic.
• Facilitate and support medical providers with procedures.
• Perform medication reviews, blood pressure and blood sugar checks, wound care, and referrals for durable medical equipment.
• Interview patients and/or family members to obtain required history and conduct accurate assessments.
• Explain medical information and provide case management.
• Evaluate workflows and activities to support efficient, high-quality care.
• Participate flexibly in meeting patient needs, including evening and Saturday triage clinics.
• Train and coach current and new registered nurses in the department.
• Coordinate registered nurse activities, including assignments across clinic areas to ensure coverage.
• Suggest improvements to clinic flow, patient scheduling, and service delivery.
• Collaborate professionally with interdisciplinary team members, including providers, health educators, medical assistants, and case managers.
• Maintain accurate, clear, and legible patient records.

Benefits

• Educational leave plus stipend.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Access to a National Health Service Corps-approved site for tax-free loan repayment.