Registered Nurse (Temp)

Job Details: Job Location: Indian Health Council-Rincon - Valley Center, CA, Position Type: Temporary, Salary Range: $53.22 - $57.62Hourly, Since 1970, Indian Health Council, Inc. (IHC) has provided high-quality, compassionate healthcare and support services to the nine Federally recognized American Indian tribes in north San Diego County. With more than 200 employees serving 2 clinic sites, IHC is proud of the diversity of its staff as a reflection of the community it serves. The reward of working at IHC is more than a paycheck and excellent benefits; it is the impact and contribution to the Tribal community that employees value most. If you are passionate about improving the overall health and wellness of our tribal community, IHC is looking for people like you.

About Us
• Patient-Centered Care: Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, Social Services
• Research focused: Community Based Participatory grant-funded research programs; we are a Native American Research Center of Health (NARCH).
• Accredited as an ambulatory health care center by AAAHC

Our Philosophy
At IHC, we believe in empowering our patients with knowledge to achieve their healthcare goals. We strive to treat the whole person using a multifaceted approach to include physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health and wellbeing.

Our Benefits
PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance with low employee contribution; company-paid life and disability insurance; malpractice coverage for providers; 403B retirement with company matching; generous PTO and Sick time; 14 paid holidays; paid jury service; and paid bereavement leave; reimbursement for professional license(s), and certifications such as CPR and continuing education units. Our facility also qualifies as a high-need area for provider CA State and Federal Loan Repayment Programs.

Reports To: Nursing Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Function: Clinical

Classification: On-Call

Schedule: As needed

Location: Onsite, position may be assigned to work at both IHC locations

SUMMARY:

Provides professional nursing assessment and initiates nursing care to patients presenting themselves for care. Determines the urgency of the patients’ presenting complaints and designates triage category. Treats patients in medical office, as directed by Physician, by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job position. Duties and responsibilities may change (be assigned or removed) at any time with or without notice.

1. Set up and disinfect per infection control protocol examination room for nurse visits.

2. Make accurate patient assessments and assign a visit priority.

3. Initiate diagnostic and therapeutic measures as indicated by protocols.

4. Demonstrate strong clinic skills including Intravenous management, venipuncture and advanced resuscitation.

5. Interview patient and/or family to obtain required history and accurate assessment.

6. Communicate and acts as liaison between the patient, family, and physician with respect for confidentiality and dignity.

7. Chart concisely, descriptively, and legibly and include patient's progress or lack of progress.

8. Check labs and follow up with patients for results.

9. Support team Providers with their Provider Assistance Queue (PAQ).

10. Communicate clearly and appropriately with patients and with others in the clinic environment, coordinating the needs of nursing with supporting staff.

11. Assist in solving problems related to the welfare of patients and staff.

12. Assist in specialty clinics working alongside Specialist, case management and follow-up with patient.

13. Participate in Diabetes Management Clinics with Provider and other team members.

14. Advise injured staff concerning medical treatment/ First aide only-refer to Human Resources if patient requires treatment follow-ups.

15. Examine and advise personnel who become ill.

16. Prepare accident reports in coordination with concerned staff and manager.

17. Maintain OSHA records concerning reportable illnesses and injuries.

18. Perform yearly TB immunization and updates employee annual immunization record per Human Resource protocol.

19. Ensure that employees with work-related injuries are referred to an outside contracted provider and notifies the Human Resources Department of any IHC staff seeking treatment for work related injury. Forward a completed first doctor's report to Human Resources for all IHC employees treated for work related injury or first aid.

20. Schedule patient appointments and coordinate referrals, coordinate transportation needs.

OTHER NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide general nursing care treatment to patients, assisting and working under the supervision of a licensed provider.

2. Obtain and record cursory history of present illness or problem.

3. Obtain vital signs and prepare patients for examination.

4. Administer treatments dispense medications and provide immunizations as ordered by provider.

5. Assist with patient education, emphasizing preventive measures, nutrition, prenatal care, children care with special attention to prevalent chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

6. Work with patient advocate in screening and triaging of patients.

7. Oversee patient flow for team and department.

8. Orders Rx refill per protocol.

9. Report reportable infectious diseases quarterly.

10. Ensure medical department is following CLIA and OSHA regulations and represents the medical department at safety committee meetings.

11. Participate in medical department meetings, case management of clinical indicators and other various committee meetings.

12. Position may be re-assigned during activation of EOP.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

TRAVEL & DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

· Travel is not required for this position.

· Driving is required for this position.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.

· 1-year minimum experience in an ambulatory care clinic setting.

· Native American or underserved population experience preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Knowledge of management and nursing organizational theory to supervise the operation of the nursing department.

· Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee development to train, delegate and mentor staff.

· Knowledge of medical safety practices of employee standard requirements to evaluate existing standards and implement new procedures.

· Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing.

· Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.

· Skill in identifying problems and researching and recommending resolutions.

· Skill in preparing records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.

· Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.

· Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, decision-making.

· Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, and the public.

· Ability to establish quality control.

· Productivity Software: Microsoft Office 365; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email & Calendar Management (outlook), Teams (video conferencing and meetings), and Share Point.

· Electronic health records software (OCHIN EPIC preferred).

· Utilization of Paycom and PolicyTech systems.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, MEMBERSHIPS AND REGULATIONS

· RN license, current and unrestricted in California.

· Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS CPR certification or attainment within 6 months of hire.

· Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam, tuberculin skin test or x-ray and urine drug screen test.

· Health must be adequate to perform all duties of the position.

· Must pass criminal background check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

· Indoor/Outdoor clinical setting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

CUSTOMER RELATIONS

1. Respond promptly and with caring actions to patients and employees.

2. Maintain professional working relationships with all levels of staff, patients, and the public.

3. Be part of a team and cooperate in accomplishing department/organizational goals and objectives.

4. Adhere to Indian Health Councils Core Values: Professionalism, Respect, Culture, Integrity, Compassion.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Display knowledge of normal signs of human development and ability to assess and provide age-appropriate care.

Contribute to the success of the organization by participating in quality improvement activities.

SAFETY

1. Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices.

2. Follow all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.

3. Use appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment.

4. Follow all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols.

HIPAA/COMPLIANCE

1. Maintain privacy of all patient, employee, and volunteer information. Access such information only on a need-to-know basis and for business purposes only.

2. Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations.

3. Report unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful behavior or activity.

Indian Preference shall be given in accordance with IHC’s Policies and Procedures.
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