Registered Nurse (Arleta)

Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.

At least 1-2 years of experience is highly preferred.

The Registered Nurse will function in a case management, care coordination, and/or patient education role.

JOB SUMMARY

This position will assist in the examination and treatment of patients in the clinic.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet with patients in a clinic setting to assist in performing routine tests for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients.

• Identify health status by taking health histories, observing signs and systems, taking vital signs, and preparing patients for the doctor to examine.

• Report to the physician any changes in the patient's physical and emotional condition.

• Assist in epidemiological investigations, including names of communicable disease contacts and making referrals for tests and medical care.

• Draw blood, give injections, administer and read skin tests, administer immunizations and vaccinations, and administer prescribed medications and treatments.

• Provide education on preventative care and family planning.

• Participate in the supervision and training of aides and volunteers.

• Assist with medical supply inventory and orders.

• Keep current and accurate records.

• Interact professionally with the patient and the patient's family or representatives.

• Consider patient cultural, psychological, social, and environmental factors.

• Respond to medical emergencies as needed.

• Participates as a PCMH Care Team Member and performs the following:

• Prepares for, attends and participates in team meetings and huddles.

• Collaborates in developing team priorities and patient goals and care plans.

• Active in patient education, goal setting, self-management teaching and coaching, and behavior change.

• Medication reconciliation and education.

• Utilizes standing orders when indicated.

• Chronic disease management.

• Perform other duties as assigned.