Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN)

Laguna Beach Community Clinic is dedicated to providing high-quality accessible care to all-regardless of ability to pay. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our care team.

The Registered Nurse works in the Laguna Beach Community Clinic (LBCC) primary care clinic assisting medical providers with patient care. The Registered Nurse is responsible for planning the workday and managing staffing requirements to adequately meet patient scheduling and workflow. The Registered Nurse oversees and assists Medical Assistants in the performance of their duties assisting medical providers with patient care and acts as a resource for questions or issues regarding patient care and LBCC policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse is knowledgeable in all third party and grant documentation requirements for patient care as well as care and documentation requirements for patient programs in which LBCC participates. The Registered Nurse ensures all appropriate patient information is entered into the medical record.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Complete an orientation program that includes : the mission of the Clinic its policies and procedures and the organizational structure.
• Plan each days work within the context of the type of clinic services scheduled for the day and the number of clients with appointments and the available staff.
• Discuss concerns or issues about the staff equipment or supplies with the Clinic Director on a daily basis.
• Facilitate orderly and timely flow of patients through the clinic by assuring an adequate inventory level of needed pharmaceuticals and supplies organizing staff greeting and directing clients and reviewing client records for completeness both prior to and after provider visit.
• Provide advice guidance and support for the client with respect to their understanding of the outcome of the visit including prescribed activities or medications referral to another provider or public health nurse and the need for a return visit.
• Demonstrate knowledge and implementation of the nursing process when working with clients.
• Document client information in the patients medical record according to LBCC Practice Guidelines and policies and procedures.
• Dispense medications from the clinic pharmacy adhering to all approved protocols.
• Manage clinic operations in the absence of the Clinic Director.
• Maintain professional knowledge and skills as well as develop new areas of expertise through attending professional meetings and continuing education activities.
• Initiate and follow up on all referrals including CHDP Ryan White and CalOptima. Obtain consults.
• Assist the Nurse Practitioner with follow-ups and recalls of mammograms and pap smears.
• Review and direct the flow of all test results and maintain the follow-up system.
• Direct the triage of walk-in patients and phone advice as needed.
• If a participant in the Early Intervention Program provide assessment treatment follow-up and / or referrals for regularly scheduled and walk-in clients according to the LBCC Medical Practice Guidelines and protocols for HIV-infected clients. Seek consultation for individual client assessments and intervention from the Chief Medical Officer.

Qualifications :

Benefits

S alary Range

$44.00-$46.00 per hour based on experience

At-Will Employment

Laguna Beach Community Clinic is an at-will employer. Employment with the company is voluntary and may be terminated by the employee or the company at any time with or without cause or notice and for any reason or no reason at all.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Laguna Beach Community Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information or any other protected status under applicable laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position please contact

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Home Care,Nursing,Catheterization,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 44 - 46