County of San Mateo
Ambulatory Care Nurse (Bilingual Spanish/English Preferred) - Open & Promotional
County of San Mateo, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
NOTE: This recruitment was amended on January 27, 2025 to remove a hold on accepting new applications. Applications are now being accepted.
San Mateo Medical Center
is seeking qualified and experienced
Ambulatory Care Nurses
for its outpatient clinics. Under direction,
Ambulatory Care Nurses
perform professional nursing duties for outpatient clinic patients; treat and educate patients, their families, and the public about various medical conditions; record medical histories and symptoms; perform diagnostic tests and analyze results; operate medical machinery; administer treatment and medications; assist with patient follow-up and rehabilitation; and perform other duties as assigned and required by the assigned clinical setting. This journey level Nurse is fully competent to independently perform a full range of professional nursing duties and procedures that require the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment. Incumbents also provide lead direction to other nursing and paraprofessional personnel. In addition, Ambulatory Care Nurses assigned to community clinics provide preventive care and treat patients with a variety of illnesses and injuries. The
ideal candidate
is a licensed Registered Nurse with at least one year of health care work experience preferred, ideally as a Registered Nurse (RN); is skilled in case management and triage assessment; knowledgeable in care coordination; experienced in medication reconciliation; has worked with the underserved population and on interdisciplinary teams. Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred. The ideal candidate is also a critical thinker, fast learner and thrives in a dynamic environment. Computer literacy, prior experience with electronic medical records (E-Clinical Works preferred) and registries strongly preferred, as well as flexibility to work nights and weekends. Vacancies: (1) 0.5 FTE vacancy at Fair Oaks Health Center, bilingual Spanish Required. (2) Extra-help vacancies at Daly City Clinic (1) 1.0 FTE vacancy at Daly City Adult Clinic Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Complete patient assessments and triage, record patient histories, symptoms and observations. Establish and implement nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation. Participate in patient case conferences and rounds. Organize, assign and supervise duties and responsibilities of other staff members as a team leader; orient and teach new staff members of the nursing team and students. Perform nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures. Identify problems, assist in data gathering, propose solutions and participate in evaluation of quality assurance issues. Care coordination of patient-centered care based on evidenced-based guidelines; coordinate based on patients' health care needs and treatment recommendations to establish and maintain a plan of care, jointly created and managed by patients, family, and care team. Participate in educational programs to maintain level of expertise. Participate in non-clinical assignments, which may include maintaining records, preparing reports and/or serving on special committees. Maintain records and prepare reports. Operate a variety of medical machinery and equipment. Administer treatment and medications. Maintain knowledge of outpatient resources. Develop discharge plans for patients. Perform related duties as assigned. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse or equivalent and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Some positions may require possession of an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Knowledge of: Nurse Practice Act. Current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting. Safety and infection control practices. Clinical systems, supplies and equipment. Skill/Ability to: Perform nursing procedures required for assigned clinical setting. Comply with clinical procedures and policies. Maintain professional nurse-patient relationships. Communicate with and educate patients, families, and the public who come from a diverse background. Work harmoniously with other personnel. Follow safety practices. Assist in the instruction of other nursing and paraprofessional personnel. Bend, kneel and squat as needed. Occasionally use upper extremities to exert force to push and pull patients/objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more. Work in a busy environment. Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. IMPORTANT:
Applications for this position will only be accepted online.
If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the
"Apply"
button. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. About the County San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
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is seeking qualified and experienced
Ambulatory Care Nurses
for its outpatient clinics. Under direction,
Ambulatory Care Nurses
perform professional nursing duties for outpatient clinic patients; treat and educate patients, their families, and the public about various medical conditions; record medical histories and symptoms; perform diagnostic tests and analyze results; operate medical machinery; administer treatment and medications; assist with patient follow-up and rehabilitation; and perform other duties as assigned and required by the assigned clinical setting. This journey level Nurse is fully competent to independently perform a full range of professional nursing duties and procedures that require the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment. Incumbents also provide lead direction to other nursing and paraprofessional personnel. In addition, Ambulatory Care Nurses assigned to community clinics provide preventive care and treat patients with a variety of illnesses and injuries. The
ideal candidate
is a licensed Registered Nurse with at least one year of health care work experience preferred, ideally as a Registered Nurse (RN); is skilled in case management and triage assessment; knowledgeable in care coordination; experienced in medication reconciliation; has worked with the underserved population and on interdisciplinary teams. Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred. The ideal candidate is also a critical thinker, fast learner and thrives in a dynamic environment. Computer literacy, prior experience with electronic medical records (E-Clinical Works preferred) and registries strongly preferred, as well as flexibility to work nights and weekends. Vacancies: (1) 0.5 FTE vacancy at Fair Oaks Health Center, bilingual Spanish Required. (2) Extra-help vacancies at Daly City Clinic (1) 1.0 FTE vacancy at Daly City Adult Clinic Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Complete patient assessments and triage, record patient histories, symptoms and observations. Establish and implement nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation. Participate in patient case conferences and rounds. Organize, assign and supervise duties and responsibilities of other staff members as a team leader; orient and teach new staff members of the nursing team and students. Perform nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures. Identify problems, assist in data gathering, propose solutions and participate in evaluation of quality assurance issues. Care coordination of patient-centered care based on evidenced-based guidelines; coordinate based on patients' health care needs and treatment recommendations to establish and maintain a plan of care, jointly created and managed by patients, family, and care team. Participate in educational programs to maintain level of expertise. Participate in non-clinical assignments, which may include maintaining records, preparing reports and/or serving on special committees. Maintain records and prepare reports. Operate a variety of medical machinery and equipment. Administer treatment and medications. Maintain knowledge of outpatient resources. Develop discharge plans for patients. Perform related duties as assigned. Licensure/Certification: Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse or equivalent and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Some positions may require possession of an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Knowledge of: Nurse Practice Act. Current nursing and related medical theory and skills necessary to administer nursing care within assigned clinical setting. Safety and infection control practices. Clinical systems, supplies and equipment. Skill/Ability to: Perform nursing procedures required for assigned clinical setting. Comply with clinical procedures and policies. Maintain professional nurse-patient relationships. Communicate with and educate patients, families, and the public who come from a diverse background. Work harmoniously with other personnel. Follow safety practices. Assist in the instruction of other nursing and paraprofessional personnel. Bend, kneel and squat as needed. Occasionally use upper extremities to exert force to push and pull patients/objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more. Work in a busy environment. Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. IMPORTANT:
Applications for this position will only be accepted online.
If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the
"Apply"
button. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. About the County San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
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