Senior Clinic Nurse

Examples of Duties

• Trains, assigns, and reviews work of Clinic Nurses and other staff.
• Captures and reviews triage of patients; writes protocols for triage; reviews triage paperwork for appropriate referrals.
• Provides case management for the most complex cases seen at the clinic; implements strategies to overcome language and cultural barriers; educates patients about how to follow physician’s orders; researches available pharmacies for patients; and coordinates for follow-up services with public health nurses and hospitals, other agencies and health care programs.
• Assesses, plans, organizes and provides nursing care to patients in accordance with physician instructions and protocols.
• Participates in quality assurance activities related to patient care and suggests modifications to nursing practices based on results and findings.
• Serves as point of contact for the physicians to assure that clinical support processes are accomplished according to clinic protocols and standards.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training Requirements

• Completion of an accredited nursing program AND Experience: Five years of experience as a registered nurse in a clinic setting, including experience and/or training in lead work or supervision.

Conditions Of Employment

• Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Nursing Education and Nurse Registration.
• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
• Float to other clinics as needed to maintain proper flow and support for the patient care delivery team.

Benefits

• The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package.

Notes

• To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination.
• A complete application package will include: A completed County of Monterey Employment Application Responses to the Supplemental Questions.