Registered Nurse (Bilingual)

Primary Objective

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of quality nursing care and will assist in establishing a clinical team approach to comprehensive medical care and provide continuity of care to MNHC patients at multiple locations.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Captures and records accurate medical information and history.
• This includes checking patient charts, encounter forms, prescriptions, lab and X-ray requests.
• Maintains tracking systems and follow-up reports/requests.
• Initiates health maintenance and prevention procedures.
• Affirms initial health needs of patients and prepares them as indicated or as condition warrants.
• Provides medical treatment as ordered and performs procedures according to MNHC nursing protocol.
• Prepares and administers medication as ordered.
• Assumes responsibility for triage/emergency and medical screening of patients in charge area.
• Provides patient education and counseling.
• Performs telehealth visits, including hospitalization pre and post discharge planning.
• Attends and participates in nursing staff meetings as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Customer Service:
• Strives to understand the needs of patients/clients.
• Treats all patients/clients with dignity, respect, and demonstrates appreciation of cultural differences.
• Takes immediate action to correct any unsafe situation.
• Follows correct procedures to ensure one’s own safety and that of other team members.
• Promotes team effort in all activities and uses a team approach to problem solving.
• Understands and embraces the mission and strategic initiatives of the institution.

Qualifications

• Valid California Registered Nurse license.
• Two years' experience in ambulatory care clinic or hospital experience is preferred.
• Previous experience in HIV care, clinic or hospital experience is preferred.
• Performance - Able to multi-task, prioritize task, meet deadlines. Requires strong analytical skills and demonstrates attention to detail.
• Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be a well-organized professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment.
• Stress Management - Ability to remain tactful under pressure and present a professional demeanor and communication style with co-workers in a multicultural setting.
• Language(s) - Fluent in English/Spanish Required.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan includes a company contribution.
• Vacation: 2 weeks annually.
• Paid educational leave: 40 hours annually.
• Medical insurance: zero out-of-pocket expense under the base plan.
• Dental and vision insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Life insurance includes a free basic policy with an optional voluntary plan.
• Paid time off includes 12 paid holidays, a birthday holiday, two floating holidays and 12 sick days per year.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses.
• Commuter benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mission Neighborhood Health Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for our diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.