Registered Nurse/Health Educator

Overview :

To enhance the quality of life for men, women and children in the greater Los Angeles area through the provision of high quality, accessible and affordable healthcare services.

We offer fantastic benefits, competitive pay, and a great family-oriented environment! We offer :

Medical Benefits - FHCCGLA pays

100% of employees Kaiser; Anthem

Blue Cross; Health Net; and United Health Care coverage (HMO Plan) subject to change during open enrollment.

403 B - Through Mutual of

America, the company matches up to 4% of employees salary.

Dental Benefit - MetLife Only (HMO / PPO Plan).

11 Holidays Observed. 2 Floating Holidays

Vision Benefit - MetLife Plan.

1 Birthday Holiday

Life Insurance - Accidental Death & Dismemberment; and Long-term

Disability.

7 Paid Sick Leave - 56 hours.

• Employee Assistance Program
• AFLAC Benefits

2 weeks Vacation

PROVIDER BENEFITS

Full-Time CME Days : RN, LCSW, MSW, LVN, LMFT -

Physicians, Pharmacist, $300.00 Annually and 2 Paid CME Optometrist -

$800.00 Annually days. and 5 Paid CME days. Registered Dietitians - $200.00

Advanced Practitioners - $500.00 Annually and 1 Paid CME day. Annually and 3 Paid CME days.

License Reimbursement :

• Medical License
• DEA licenses

Possible student loan repayment for providers :

• HRSA, HWDD, LA CARE
• OSHPS HPEF
• J1 VISA

This would be a great opportunity to make a difference with you onboard! This position pay rate $104,000.00- $114,000.00 Salary is equivalent with experience...

JOB TITLE : Registered Nurse / Health Educator

REPORTS TO : Chief Medical Officer

DEPARTMENT : General Medicine / Diabetes Clinic

POSITION OVERVIEW :

1. The Registered Nurse (RN) is well-versed in evidence-based practices relating to

opioid use and the treatment of opioid use, including Screening, Brief

Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) and Contracting, Prompting, and

Reinforcing (CPR) to implement and monitor the Medication Management &

Monitoring Program for patients prescribed habit-forming, opioid- or

benzodiazepine-based medication.

2. The RN is well-versed in adult and pediatric Immunization schedules, assessing

patients for eligibility for various immunizations to assess adult and pediatric

patients for Immunizations.

3. The RN is knowledgeable about diabetes and has sufficient experience to adjust

diabetes medications in collaboration with the physician. Functions as a

Diabetes Nurse for the Diabetes Management Program Clinic. Works closely

with the Diabetes team : physician, diabetes coordinator, and other members to

case manage high risk diabetes patients.

4. Shall case manage high risk patients including those patients with repeat

emergency room and / or hospitalization, or patients with complex medical

problems requiring high level of care coordination. The RN is proficient in

recognizing and case managing complex medical problems.

5. The RN has sufficient knowledge about Medicare A.W.V.s and other Medicare

specific programs including Chronic Care Management (C.C.M.) Services to

works closely with the patient navigators to case manage Medicare patients to

ensure that the Annual Wellness Visits (A.W.V) and other Medicare specific visits

are completed.

6. Patient Triage, as needed

Responsibilities :

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Monitor medication tapering for patients :

Providing opioid abuse prevention education;

Coordinating addiction resources; &

Providing referrals to the Southern California Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation

Program (SCDAP).

2. The RN will serve as a vital resource for patients who are prescribed opioid- or

benzodiazepine-based medications, watching for signs of addiction or abuse and

coordinating tapering or dosage adjustments when necessary

3. Shall oversee an immunization clinic during the pre-set months for :

a. Flu season

b. Etc.

4. Provides leadership for the assessment of learning / resource needs and the

subsequent establishment of directional goals for hospital staff development that

are compatible with service teaching and research objectives.

5. Collaborates with department managers and resource staff using indicators such

as new policy development, new technology, patient case study, and quality

assurance monitors to prioritize staff development needs.

6. Establishes and maintains a resource pool of health professionals, current health

care information, and media and material resources to assist and support staff

education and professional outreach.

7. Monitors staff education and professional outreach program offerings.

8. Develops and conducts in-service training for personnel when appropriate.

9. Confers regularly and periodically with the C.M.O. to review progress, exchange

information and discuss future goals.

10.Assists in the development of applicable sections of FHCCGLAs policy &

procedure manual related to nutrition.

11.May be required to submit written monthly reports to C.M.O.

12.Practices confidentiality in regards to all client related matters.

13.Recommends direction and program focus.

14.Functions as a liaison with community health professionals to promote

professional / education programs and services.

15.All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Current and unrestricted California RN license.

2. Familiarity with CA state dispensary regulations, preferred.

3. Current valid CPR certification.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Patient

Centered Medical Home (PCMH) setting, preferred.

2. Familiarity with programs related to Community Health Centers / FQHCs.

3. Excellent people skills, with an ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a

dynamic leadership & healthcare team.

4. Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills.

5. Possesses personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the

agencys mission.

6. Flexible, able to multitask; while setting priorities.

7. Demonstrated resourcefulness and fiscal prudence.

8. Computer knowledge, a must (Excel, Power Point, Word).

9. Strong communication skills, both verbal & written skills. Ability to communicate

effectively.

10.Requires exceptional organizational skills.

11.Self-motivated to take initiative to ensure all tasks performed are completed and

accurate.

12.Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and work under pressure of deadlines.

13.Ability to function self-sufficiently, requiring little supervision.

14.Willingness to adapt to changes in clinic schedules, agency growth and expansion.

15.Commitment to the provision of high quality health care for indigent and underserved men, women, and children.

16.Commitment to the mission and vision of Family Health Care Centers of Greater

Los Angeles, Inc.

17.NextGen E.H.R. experience, preferred.

18.Transportation required (based on agency growth may be required to travel to

another FHCCGLA clinic site, or to attend meetings, etc., as necessary).

19.Current California Driver License.

20.Ability to speak Spanish, required.