Registered Nurse
Neighborhood Healthcare, Temecula, CA, United States
Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care:
Triage patients’ concerns to determine appropriate care needed.
Perform clinical procedures such as injections, wound care, dressing changes, catheter insertion/removal, and administering breathing treatments.
Respond to lifesaving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Clinical Administration:
Respond to patient telephone inquiries and provider requests regarding medical concerns, lab results, refills, and referrals.
Provide provider coverage by determining the urgency of pending lab results, diagnostic imaging, and medication refills requested.
Document patient encounters and care plans in the electronic health records system.
Provide clinical coaching support and indirect supervision to medical assistants.
Complete ongoing/annual training for position compliance.
Provide shift coverage at other Neighborhood sites as directed.
Immunization Program Support/Oversight:
Review and compare needed records and abstract data to California Immunization Registry (CAIR), eClinicalWorks (eCW), and patients’ immunization records, including identifying when immunizations are due.
Verify immunization orders for accuracy, such as correct vaccine, dosage, expiration date, and age.
Provide vaccine information statements (VIS) and administer vaccines as ordered.
Document vaccines administered in CAIR, eCW, and patient vaccine records.
Schedule recall appointments for upcoming due vaccines.
Ensure all forms are kept up to date, such as VIS forms.
Complete and submit required reports, including vaccines administered, reminder/recall reports, state flu reports, and other reports as necessary.
Manage vaccine inventory to maintain accurate inventory, manage supply expiration dates, and rotate stock to avoid waste.
Place vaccine orders in a timely manner to prevent running out of vaccines or creating an oversupply.
Perform routine cleaning standards to maintain refrigerators and freezers for vaccines.
Conduct proper handling, storage, and management of vaccines in compliance with Vaccines for Children (VFC) / Vaccines for Adult (VFA) Guidelines.
Provide staff immunization training in conjunction with medical assistant training as needed.
Provide periodic vaccine updates, in-services, or information to staff as needed.
Monitor and record refrigerator and freezer temperatures at least twice a day.
Assist vaccine excursions in alignment to standard protocols.
Patient Education:
Initiate a patient education plan and provide education according to individual needs as prescribed by provider and/or clinic policy, including patient and family instructions.
Provide ongoing support and continuous assessment for international normalized ratio (INR) patients.
Educate and instruct patients regarding lab tests, results, medication functions, and expectations to gain cooperation and allay apprehension.
Education / Experience
Associate’s degree in nursing required; Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
CA RN license required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Two years’ clinical, outpatient, or general medicine experience preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Valid CA driver’s license or out‑of‑state driver’s license for active military personnel/spouses required.
Proof of auto insurance required.
Additional Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing, and proofreading skills.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to apply critical thinking and sound judgment with confidence.
Knowledgeable about and experienced in delivering care while exemplifying compassion to patients and team members.
Knowledgeable about and experienced with electronic health records systems.
Ability to apply efficient nursing techniques with confidence.
Ability to use emotional and cultural intelligence to provide appropriate communication and resolve conflicts.
Ability to travel to Neighborhood sites.
Ability to provide leadership and take initiative to advance clinic operations.
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent planning and organizational ability.
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs weight.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Compliance (Safety & HIPAA)
Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately.
Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures related to safe work practices.
Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury‑free environment.
Familiarity with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits.
Follow all infection control procedures, including blood‑borne pathogen protocols.
Maintain privacy of all patients, employee, and volunteer information and access such information only on a need‑to‑know basis for business purposes.
Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations.
Report all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful.
Benefits
Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes partially company‑paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans; two plus weeks of vacation; nine holidays including two floating holidays of your choosing; sick/personal time; volunteer time off (VTO); 403b retirement plan; optional health and wellness events, and more.
Pay and Compensation
Pay range: $50.10 to $75.10 per hour, depending on experience and additional qualifications.
Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. Actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, budgetary considerations, and organizational needs.
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Direct Patient Care:
Triage patients’ concerns to determine appropriate care needed.
Perform clinical procedures such as injections, wound care, dressing changes, catheter insertion/removal, and administering breathing treatments.
Respond to lifesaving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Clinical Administration:
Respond to patient telephone inquiries and provider requests regarding medical concerns, lab results, refills, and referrals.
Provide provider coverage by determining the urgency of pending lab results, diagnostic imaging, and medication refills requested.
Document patient encounters and care plans in the electronic health records system.
Provide clinical coaching support and indirect supervision to medical assistants.
Complete ongoing/annual training for position compliance.
Provide shift coverage at other Neighborhood sites as directed.
Immunization Program Support/Oversight:
Review and compare needed records and abstract data to California Immunization Registry (CAIR), eClinicalWorks (eCW), and patients’ immunization records, including identifying when immunizations are due.
Verify immunization orders for accuracy, such as correct vaccine, dosage, expiration date, and age.
Provide vaccine information statements (VIS) and administer vaccines as ordered.
Document vaccines administered in CAIR, eCW, and patient vaccine records.
Schedule recall appointments for upcoming due vaccines.
Ensure all forms are kept up to date, such as VIS forms.
Complete and submit required reports, including vaccines administered, reminder/recall reports, state flu reports, and other reports as necessary.
Manage vaccine inventory to maintain accurate inventory, manage supply expiration dates, and rotate stock to avoid waste.
Place vaccine orders in a timely manner to prevent running out of vaccines or creating an oversupply.
Perform routine cleaning standards to maintain refrigerators and freezers for vaccines.
Conduct proper handling, storage, and management of vaccines in compliance with Vaccines for Children (VFC) / Vaccines for Adult (VFA) Guidelines.
Provide staff immunization training in conjunction with medical assistant training as needed.
Provide periodic vaccine updates, in-services, or information to staff as needed.
Monitor and record refrigerator and freezer temperatures at least twice a day.
Assist vaccine excursions in alignment to standard protocols.
Patient Education:
Initiate a patient education plan and provide education according to individual needs as prescribed by provider and/or clinic policy, including patient and family instructions.
Provide ongoing support and continuous assessment for international normalized ratio (INR) patients.
Educate and instruct patients regarding lab tests, results, medication functions, and expectations to gain cooperation and allay apprehension.
Education / Experience
Associate’s degree in nursing required; Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
CA RN license required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Two years’ clinical, outpatient, or general medicine experience preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Valid CA driver’s license or out‑of‑state driver’s license for active military personnel/spouses required.
Proof of auto insurance required.
Additional Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing, and proofreading skills.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to apply critical thinking and sound judgment with confidence.
Knowledgeable about and experienced in delivering care while exemplifying compassion to patients and team members.
Knowledgeable about and experienced with electronic health records systems.
Ability to apply efficient nursing techniques with confidence.
Ability to use emotional and cultural intelligence to provide appropriate communication and resolve conflicts.
Ability to travel to Neighborhood sites.
Ability to provide leadership and take initiative to advance clinic operations.
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent planning and organizational ability.
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs weight.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Compliance (Safety & HIPAA)
Follow all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately.
Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures related to safe work practices.
Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury‑free environment.
Familiarity with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits.
Follow all infection control procedures, including blood‑borne pathogen protocols.
Maintain privacy of all patients, employee, and volunteer information and access such information only on a need‑to‑know basis for business purposes.
Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations.
Report all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful.
Benefits
Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes partially company‑paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans; two plus weeks of vacation; nine holidays including two floating holidays of your choosing; sick/personal time; volunteer time off (VTO); 403b retirement plan; optional health and wellness events, and more.
Pay and Compensation
Pay range: $50.10 to $75.10 per hour, depending on experience and additional qualifications.
Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. Actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, budgetary considerations, and organizational needs.
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