The Clinic Nurse will participate as a member of a care team providing quality nursing care to patients in a preventive health care setting. The Clinic Nurse responsibilities include but are not limited administering treatments, monitoring patient vitals, assisting physicians during examinations, and ensures smooth and efficient operation of the clinic. This position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish a supportive and reassuring environment for patients. Additionally, the Clinic Nurse collaborates with the healthcare team to maintain accurate patient records and uphold the highest standards of patient safety and confidentiality. As a Clinic Nurse at JWCH, you will have the opportunity to help improve the lives and health status of the underserved segments of the population of the greater Los Angeles area through the direct provision of coordinated health care, health education, health services, and research. 

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Conducts triage for all walk-in patients; including vital signs and complete assessments.
2. Conducts telephone triage via the Call-Center following the proper policies and procedures.
3. Completes TB screenings/readings and documentation.
4. Administers oral, IM, SC, and SL medications as needed.
5. Assists the Medical Providers with procedures as necessary 
6. I.V. placement and monitoring; including the infusion of I.V. fluids as ordered by the Provider.
7. Monitors acutely ill patients until they are stable for transport to hospital or until paramedics arrive.
8. Takes patient complaints. Follows appropriate procedures in resolving any complaint.
9. Provides patient education and teaching. Schedules patient hospital or doctors (specialist) appointment, if necessary.
10. Assigns daily nursing duties. Identifies and corrects patient flow deficiencies.
11. Organizes and maintains dispensary medication inventory; to include removing expired medications and packaging them for proper disposal.
12. Preparation and dispensing of all medications as ordered by the Provider; to include the completion of dispensed medication labels.
13. Places orders for medical supplies as needed.
14. Collaborates with the Clinic Administrator and assists with the continuing improvement of systematic functions.
15. Develops and monitors the communication network between the Medical Director, back office staff, social workers, providers, and other staff outside of network to improve continuity of care and to avoid conflicting information conveyed to patients regarding their medical plan of care.
16. Educates, trains and motivates back office staff to their highest potential by identifying areas of educational and training needs for each individual.
17. Monitors and maintains adherence to the Nursing Training Manual and Agency Policies and Procedures.
18. Performs other duties as required by the program and/or clinic.

Requirements:

1. Licensed by the State of California to practice as a Registered Nurse.
2. Current CPR card by American Heart Association
3. At least one year experience in an ambulatory care setting.
4. Experience working with patients and staff from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
5. Possess a valid California Driver's license and able to travel to different sites.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
8. Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.
9. Commitment to providing compassionate and culturally sensitive care to underserved populations.

Preferred:

*All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. 

Employee Benefits : JWCH Institute, Inc., offers competitive salaries for all positions. Employees working 30 hours per week or more are provided a monthly allowance which can be used towards medical, dental, and vision premiums. The agency offers sick leave, vacation time, 13 paid holidays, 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan, mileage reimbursement, short term and long term disability plans, life insurance policies, employee parking and more !

Note:

If you become a JWCH provider, you may be able to participate in Loan Repayment Program. A majority of our clinics are NHSC approved sites. The National Health Service Corp may be accepting applications Loan Repayment Program awards. The program is open to licensed primary care medical, dental, and mental and behavior health providers who are employed or have accepted an offer of employment at an NHSC-approved site. Awardees receive up to $50,000 in exchange for two years of service if they practice in a HPSA of 14 above (Tier I). Awardees can also receive up to $30,0000 in exchange for two years of service if they practice in a HPSA of 13 and below (Tier II). You will need to contact National Health Service Corp to apply and receive more information. Upon acceptance, you are encouraged to apply to National Health Service Corp for Loan Repayment Program.

Wesley Health Centers, JWCH Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.