RN, Lead (Bilingual- Spanish)

Who we are La Clnica de La Raza is a community based health center committed to providing culturally appropriate high quality and accessible health care to the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area We have spent over 40 years advocating for and creating a health home for the many that have been denied access to care As health care activists we are dedicated to making sure individuals who do not have health coverage get the same level of quality healthcare as those who have it From our genesis as a community health center in 1971 we understood that we cannot heal our communities without also addressing the economic and social factors that affect health Many times this requires that we go outside and provide services in other settings to build the bridge that links individuals to our health center for preventive and primary care Over 90000 individuals come to La Clnica because it is a welcoming place that addresses the whole person coordinating and connecting them to a broad network of services to improve and maintain their health and well being While we are still known for our activism and spirit of social justice we are also proud to have grown into a sophisticated provider of primary health care services with 35 sites across Alameda Contra Costa and Solano counties Building healthy communities At La Clnica you will be able to provide primary care in an outpatient setting allowing you to practice nursing with a wide scope You will deliver care to a resilient patient population that is ethnically diverse and medically complex with the aim of achieving optimal health outcomes and delivering compassionate care In coordination with the site supervisormanager our Lead Registered Nurse is responsible for the day to day activities and workflow of the registered nurses of the department The individual in this position will serve as a role model and as a key resource in the development and maintenance of a team approach for patient care services and clinic flow We offer robust perks including educational leave plus stipend and flexible work schedules In addition we are a National Health Service Corps NHSC approved site for tax free loan repayment Our clinics are located in the thriving Bay Area known for its cultural diversity beautiful weather highly sought after schools and year round recreational activities Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to Healthcare Delivery Provide professional nursing assessment and initial nursing care to clients who call in or are seen for urgent care servicesProvide medical triage of patients; determine the urgency of the clients presenting complaints and designate triage category Offer medical advice by phone andor in the clinicFacilitate and support medical providers with proceduresPerform medication reviews blood pressure and blood sugar checks wound care referrals for DMEPatient Experience Interview patient and or family to obtain required history and accurate assessmentExplain medical information and provide case managementEvaluate workflow and activities to assure efficiency and quality health care to all patientsHave flexibility in meeting patients needs and participating in evening and Saturday triage clinicsCollaboration & Teamwork Provide training and coaching to the current and new registered nurses in the department Assists in the overall coordination of the registered nurse activities including assignments to various areas in the clinic to ensure that coverage of all areas is provided forHigh degree of interpersonal competence with both staff and patientsExcellent time management skills and evidence based approaches to medical careSuggest improvements for clinic flow patient scheduling and service delivery and collaborate professionally with interdisciplinary team members including providers health educators medical assistants and case managersMinimum Job Requirements Knowledge Knowledge and experience with Electronic Health Record programs such as NextGen or Epic Familiarity with Electronic Panel ManagementHigh degree of interpersonal competence with both staff and patients and thorough knowledge of evidence based careTop notch time management skills and evidence based approaches to medical careCultural competence working in diverselow income communitiesAbilities Ability to deal courteously and effectively with complex patient profiles and maintain good working relationships with other staffAbility to work courteously and effectively as a team member to support the qualityefficiency standards established for the clinic; work independently; Ability and willingness to work under pressure and as part of an interdisciplinary teamDemonstrate flexibility and ability to accept changes gracefullyAbility to work across cultures and demonstrate support of diversity equity and inclusionAbility to keep accurate clear and legible records of patient informationEnglishSpanish fluency requiredExperience and Other Certifications Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing Possession of a valid RN license in the state of California supplemented by two to three years clinical experience in the areas of adult medicine pediatric obstetrics and gynecology that include triage BSN preferred but not requiredRN I requires California license and an AA onlyRN II requires California licensure and a Bachelors degreeTwo or more years of case management and triage experience working in primary care clinic settingMust hold a current BLS Basic Life Support Certificate You will have 30 day grace period to obtain your certificate from the date of hireSalary 4259 5798 DOE