Registered Nurse

About Vista Community Clinic

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most. As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

Why VCC?

• Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.
• Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.
• A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.
• A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between physicians, nurses, patients and other providers to determine patient needs.
• Manage and document patient phone calls pertaining to medical conditions and questions according to established department routine.
• Work with physicians, nurses and patients to assess urgency of patient problems, resolve questions concerning medications, health education, and medical advice within skill level and scope of practice.
• Follow through in a timely manner on patient requests.
• Submit electronically/fax new prescriptions and refill prescriptions according to physician orders.
• Record all prescription/refill information in the medical record.
• Serve as a resource to clinic staff regarding medical information, patient assessment, and nursing management of illness.
• Assist as needed with “In Person” triage according to Triage policy and document triage in VCC SOAP note.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current licensure by the state of California and good standing with the Board of Registered Nurses.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum five years' experience in acute care nursing and/or outpatient clinic or medical office; triage experience preferred.
• Broad knowledge base of general nursing practice, knowledge of acute practice