What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Staff - Triage position at NORTHEAST VALLEY HEALTH CORPORATION?
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services, Clinic Administrator and/or Nurse Manager, the Registered Nurse assumes the responsibility for application of the nursing and clinical process. The Registered Nurse organizes the provision of nursing care in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving families in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys. The Registered Nurse is responsible for direct observation and interpretation of data to formulate a nursing diagnosis. The Registered Nurse will assist the multi-disciplinary health care team in the planning, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of the development and implementation of care plans in accordance with Federal, State, Agency and various programmatic regulatory requirements.
Reports to: Director of Nursing Services, Clinic Administrator, Registered Nurse Supervisor and/or Nurse Manager
Qualifications:
1. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid and current California Registered Nurse license to practice.
2. One year of clinical experience as a registered nurse, preferably in an outpatient setting.
3. Must demonstrate through written and/or oral testing, the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served and has knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Able to identify and categorize each patient’s age specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients.
4. Thorough working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and contemporary general office practices and procedures.
5. Math skills sufficient to calculate medication dosage, read measurements to prepare medications and complete vital signs.
6. Nursing leadership skills.
7. Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.), electronic health record systems, and database systems.
8. Effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and others.
9. Effective work organizational skills.
10. Ability to work effectively as a team player.
11. Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment which may include Saturday’s and weeknights.
12. Sensitivity to the different cultures and populations.
13. Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate with others in a professional and caring manner including sensitivity with individuals from diverse cultures and lifestyles.
14. Demonstrated ability to set priorities for tasks to work effectively in spite of interruptions and under minimal supervision. Self-starter, reliable and dependable.
15. Demonstrated proficiency with the electronic health record database within three months of attending training session(s).
16. Fluency in English (speaks, read and write).
17. Fluency in Spanish (speak, translate, read and write) is preferred.
18. Ability to solve problems and make routine recommendations.
19. Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about health care and other patient/client information.
20. Current California driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage and a driving record acceptable to the NEVHC’s insurance carrier (if required to drive on the job).
Northeast Valley Health Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Northeast Valley Health Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities
