Clinical Nurse - RN PER DIEM-Closes 4/7/2025

This is a PER DIEM Position in our ARCATA location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Clinical Nurse I:

• Assists in the day-to-day operations of the clinic as assigned by providing nursing services to include various routes of medication and immunization administration to clients as directed. 
• Utilizes various forms of communication to provide health instruction to clients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of disease processes and implements appropriate nursing skills and procedures in accordance with UIHS policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Uses effective triage assessment (in person and telephonic) to facilitate comprehensive care.
• Uses nursing judgement to identify and intervene during adverse events.  Reports accordingly.
• Obtains vital signs to detect deviations from normal and documents into the electronic health record (EHR).
• Responds to client communications (electronic and*or telephonic) and documents appropriately in the EHR.
• Has current knowledge and skills in starting and maintaining IVs and IV pumps.

Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and UIHS Policies and Procedures.

• Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of client.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of client.
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and UIHS Policies and Procedures.
• Initiates a client education plan according to the individualized needs of the client.
• Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Provides support for Medical Assistants.
• Responsible for the care, cleaning and necessary sterilization of all equipment and instruments used in accordance with clinic Policy and Procedure.
• Utilizes good communication skills to maintain positive relationships with clients, providers, co-workers, other departments in the agency, and with other facilities in the community.
• Performs various office functions such as assisting with medication assistance programs, tracking patient follow-up, and other duties as may be assigned.
• Participates in case management activities as assigned.
• Provides input in the evaluation process of medical staff.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Adheres to accreditation and compliance standards/guidelines.
• Assists in completing required reports, program reviews and Accreditation preparation.
• Maintains a professional, organized, and clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards.
• Performs all duties in accordance with the UIHS Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles.

Clinical Nurse II – Competent in Level I and the following:

• Participates in education and training of staff.
• Assists in development of departmental policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within the clinic as directed.
• Specialty nursing certifications.
• Facilitates and provides at least one educational training per year.
• Completes monthly medication inventory and maintains BLS equipment.
• Ability to perform independently at a satellite clinic.
• Limited supervisory duties in the absence of Clinical Nurse Supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists in day-to-day operations of staff, supervising specific areas as designated.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  Educational degrees must be from a US Department of Education accredited school.

Clinical Nurse I:

• RN – Possession of a valid Registered Nurse California license.

Clinical Nurse II:

• RN – Possession of a valid Registered Nurse California license and
• Five or more years of related clinical experience, preferably in an outpatient environment.

COMPUTER OPERATIONS
 

• Computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Experience with EHR programs (NextGen preferred).

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to write professional correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.

Communicates with law enforcement as needed in accordance with mandated reporting requirements