About this opportunity
Petaluma Health Center Inc lists this Team Nurse opportunity in point reyes station, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Petaluma Health Center's mission is to provide high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County & West Marin. We pride ourselves on our Patient-Centered care while maintaining an engaging environment for our staff. The Center accomplishes this mission through collaborative, innovative programs, services and referral resources that meet the economic needs of the entire community.
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
21 Days of Paid Time Off
10 Observed Holidays
Medical Insurance (Entire deductible paid by us!)
30 Chiropractor and Acupuncture visits per year included with enrollment in our health insurance plans (Kaiser and WHA)
Vision Insurance
Gym Membership Discounts at Active Wellness Center and 24-Hour Fitness!
401K Matching after 1 year of employment
Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA
Life Insurance (included at no cost to the employee)
Long Term Disability (included at no cost to the employee)
Employee Assistance Program (included at no cost to the employee)
Summary : The Team Nurse, RN is responsible for providing care in assessing patient problems and needs.He/she will implement plans of care, advise patients on health maintenance and prevention, maintain clinicaldocumentation, mentor other staff, and/or provide case management per protocol under the direction of the Provider.
Areas of Responsibility:
Patient Care & Education
Performs patient care activities that are assigned within the scope of competencies
Collaborates with the Care team and Providers to increase understanding, involvement and toenhance the PHC patient experience
Performs comprehensive triage and advice (phone and walk-in) for adult/geriatric, young adult,pediatric, infant and pregnant/nursing mothers under the direction of licensed clinical staff
Processes medication refills in accordance with protocol
Provides immediate response for urgent triage (includes phone) and codes within the facility
Performs nurse visits under the direction of Provider (s) (includes, but not limited to): wound care;B12; Coumadin; Testosterone injections; Insulin and glucometer teaching; Depo; BP checks; sutureremoval; medication reconciliation; and patient education for chronic disease per protocol
Assists with various procedures
Performs medication reconciliation and adjustments per protocol and with support of Provider
Informs and educates patients on the significance of abnormal lab results relative to chronic diseaseand/or Public Health tracked illnesses in accordance with PHC approved educational materials as perprotocol
Effectively utilizes PHC approved educational materials to provide patient education for medications, wellness, disease management, procedures and processes under the direction of licensed clinical staff
Documentation
Ensures a clean, orderly and functional work environment
Assists team manager to facilitate policy implementation and adherence by staff
Effectively participates in problem identification and resolution
Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of PHC equipment and supplies
Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Case Management
Performs indirect case management (includes, but not limited to): patient recalls; missed breast carefollow up; and new patient intakes
Provides direct case management for uncontrolled chronic disease with Provider direction
Training
Assists and leads staff trainings
Provides guidance to MA’s doing non-appointment work
Mentors and orients new staff, students and other team members
Education/Experience:
Two year degree in Nursing required; Bachelors and/or Master’s degree is preferred
Equivalent to an RN or higher degree from an accredited school of nursing
One to two years of increasingly responsible nursing experience including experience in community nursing preferred
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of an appropriate, valid California Registered Nursing License
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver’s license
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid BLS certificate
Candidate must be able to successfully meet PHC’s credentialing and privileging requirements
Language Skills:
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and request s frompatients, co-workers, and others as necessary. Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbalpreferred.
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Worksite address
point reyes station, CA, 94956, US
Who can apply
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