REGISTERED NURSE

About the role

Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community. Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care, encompassing primary healthcare, mental health support, and dental services. We are committed to ensuring access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community, irrespective of financial status, living situation, or insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel as needed.
• Provide RN coverage for nursing services as per the Title 22 CC Section 75028.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains continuity among team by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by complying fully with HIPAA regulations.
• Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.
• Ensure that services are provided in a manner that is appropriate to patient needs and in full compliance with established medical protocols and legal and programmatic requirements.
• Provide direct patient care, to include the administration of medications and immunizations, performing nursing procedures, and providing patient education.
• Provide triage services, to include patient assessment and education, arranging for necessary appointments and referrals, and providing appropriate follow-up.
• Fill-in for triage nurse as needed.
• Provide back-up assistance for the Clinic Manager as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, and attend other meetings and training events as assigned.
• May be required to perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience preferably in a hospital or clinic setting.
• CURRENT active California Registered Nurse license.
• Experience and knowledge of primary care medical services.
• Ability to meet requirements of CPR, First Aid and other mandated programs.
• Demonstrate clinical assessment skills at the level necessary to meet the job requirements.
• Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to medical care.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work with an interdisciplinary care team.
• Able to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, and policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Capable of researching new methods and principles to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Prominent decision making and analytical skills.
• Able to efficiently carry out duties and assignments.
• Able to use the Axis practice management systems and Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Strong employee relations and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing, business communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Able to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.
• Able to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.
• Able to organize and set priorities and be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.
• Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.
• A can-do attitude with attention to detail.
• Able to type a minimum of 35 WPM with minimal errors.
• Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems.
• Must be able to use office equipment (i.e. copier, fax, etc.).

Benefits

Benefits are only available to employees working 30-40 hours per week (0.75-1.0 FTE). Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee. Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution. Partial educational reimbursement. 12 paid holidays. Accrued paid time off with each pay period. Employee discount programs. Colleague Referral Bonus Program. Connect With Axis Company Page: https://www.axishealth.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axiscommunityhealth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axis-community-health Annual Gratitude Report: https://issuu.com/axiscommunityhealth/docs/gratitudereport2024

Physical, Cognitive, And Environmental Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to varied office (medical clinic/office) environments.
• Rare exposure to dust and loud noises.

Disclaimer

This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, Axis Community Health reserves the right to modify or change the requirements of the job based on business necessity.