Rn Jobs in San Jose, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• At least 2 years of RN experience.
• Current, active multistate Registered Nurse license in good standing in the state where the employee lives. Staff hired before February 1, 2024, must obtain a multistate license from their state of residence at their next RN license renewal, by April 30, 2026.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association, obtained within 14 days.
• Basic typing and word processing ability.
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical office experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow, triage, and direct patient care.
• Coordinate communication among front desk staff, nursing staff, physicians, and the clinic manager.
• Manage care for the patient population by developing expected outcomes, defining appropriate resource utilization, and working with providers to set patient goals.
• Provide nursing support and coordination to optimize patient outcomes and quality of life through clinical and educational programs or support services.
• Support patient self-management of disease.
• Coordinate continuity of care with patients and families following hospital admission, discharge, and emergency room visits.
• Manage high-risk patient care, including care for patients with multiple comorbidities or elevated readmission risk, and maintain a registry.
• Build relationships with patients and use assessment skills to identify physical, psychosocial, financial, and environmental healthcare needs.
• Educate patients and appropriate ancillary personnel about healthcare needs, safety issues, and benefits.
• Use electronic tools such as the EMR to document assessments, clinical findings, treatment plans, and progress toward goals.
• Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Educate patients and families about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and health and wellness maintenance.
• Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
• Record and post test and examination results and follow up with patients.
• Respond to or refer incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
• Instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and document care in the EMR in compliance with practice standards.
• Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department; carry out other duties as assigned.