What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Float Pool position at CommuniCare+OLE?
DEPARTMENT: Primary Care
REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager, Yolo
SALARY RANGE: $53.70 to $65.66 hourly
** This position will float between all three clinic sites**
About CommuniCare OLE
Established in 2023, CommuniCare OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and CommuniCare Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, CommuniCare OLE is a network of federally qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties. It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs.
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
- Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium
- 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
- 10 Paid Holidays 1 Float Holiday
- 4% Employer Match for 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)
- Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
- Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options
The following statements are intended to describe the major elements and requirements of the position and should not be taken as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals assigned to this job.
JOB SUMMARY This position reports to the Director of Nursing and works as part of a team with the Health Center Manager, clinic providers, and clinic support staff to provide quality, coordinated care to patients. The RN will travel to various clinic sites to provide clinician support, patient case management, patient education, triage, monitoring of patient flow and indirect nursing supervision of the medical assistants. CommuniCare OLE is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive patient-centered primary care services including medical, dental, substance abuse treatment, behavioral health and outreach services to the low income, multi-ethnic, uninsured and underinsured in the communities we serve.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- Completion of an accredited RN program.
- Current California RN license and in good standing with the Board of Registered Nurses required.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Previous nursing experience in a medical office, outpatient clinic or hospital.
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
KNOWLEDGE OF WORK
1.
Knowledge of nursing process, scope of practice and standards of care.
2.
Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation) in patient care and daily activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Provides and manages patient care under the direction of staff providers, including physical evaluations, assessments, and diagnoses as appropriate. Consult with staff physicians as needed
2.
Furnishes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions, within scope of practice.
3.
Provides direct one-on-one patient education and supervises the provision of patient education by Medical Assistants. Participate in group education as needed.
4.
Performs independent face-to-face or telephone triage using written triage protocols.
5.
Accepts and correctly transcribes verbal or telephone orders from clinicians.
6.
Provides follow-up to patients recalled for abnormal labs/tests.
7.
Transmits new, updated and refilled prescription orders to pharmacies on behalf of prescribing providers.
8.
Assures efficient patient flow by ongoing assessment of clinician schedule and working with other staff to minimize patient waiting time.
9.
Administers injections and diagnostic test/referrals as ordered, including immunizations, completing lab and x-ray requisitions and other services ordered by the providers.
10.
Performs diagnostic and laboratory tests including but not limited to audiometry, EKG, urine dips, acu-check, urine HCG, hemocue hemoglobin, etc. Supervises and oversees quality assurance of these testing services performed in primary care clinic.
11.
Performs patient care including but not limited to wound care, birth control visits, blood pressure checks, medication refills, INR/Coumadin services, etc.
12.
Processes clinical patient information for providers in patient electronic health records (EHR).
13.
Participates routinely in quality improvement projects using PDSA model.
14.
Assists with coordination of specialty clinics, such as orthopedics, pediatrics, dermatology, telemedicine, etc.
15.
Assists with meeting the needs of patients with complex medical problems, including facilitating referrals and follow-up care as needed.
16.
Assist with coordination of care to other CommuniCare services, including dental care, behavioral health, diabetes education, etc.
17.
Attends clinic and general CommuniCare meetings as required.
Salary : $2,000
