Registered Nurse

Under the general direction of TVHC's Charge Nurse, RN, the Registered Nurse (RN) performs care, including triage of patient complaints via Telemedicine (Video/phone consultation) and/or in-person services. The RN will promote and restore patient’s health by providing, delegating, evaluating, and coordinating comprehensive professional nursing care for all patients As a patient advocate, the RN will also provide whole person support to patients, their friends, and families.

The RN may oversee clinical care as compatible with their licensure including monitoring of duties performed by LVN and MA staff.

Schedule: This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday with periodic Saturday hours.

About TVHC: Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center is a non-profit community health center that is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care by integrating primary care, dental care, WIC support, mental health counseling, community health education, and more.

Benefits: We offer excellent benefits, including: medical (100% paid co-payments, premiums, etc.), dental, vision (including dependent and domestic partner coverage), generous paid leave benefits including holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement plans with an Employer match, tuition reimbursement, monthly treats, pet insurance, and more.

Compensation: $43.95 - $48.03 per hour, depending on experience.

This position is represented by SEIU, with compensation and benefits determined by the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Salary is based on the wage scales outlined in the agreement. Beyond base pay, TVHC provides a comprehensive compensation package that supports the health, wealth, and career development of our employees.

• Works independently and as part of an interdisciplinary care team to provide nursing services, including triage of health complaints, coordination of care, agenda setting, referrals to other providers and community health resources, health education, and provision of direct patient care services (e.g., immunization, medication administration).
• Coordinates care with Clinical Support staff (Licensed Nursing, Medical Assistants, Clinic Operations leadership) at clinical site if in-person services are indicated (e.g., point of care testing) in the provision of triage nursing care.
• Performs telephonic triage for patients contacting the organization seeking medical care. Provide telephonic responses to patients’ questions regarding their medical care or treatment. Performs assessment data collection and documents subjective data (“Chief Complaint”). Reviews basic health history information for patients, focusing on environmental, preventive, and self‑care planning. Collaborates with the physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) and the rest of the care team to meet patient care needs.
• Perform in‑person triage for unscheduled patients arriving at the clinic as needed. Performs assessment data collection and documents subjective data (ie, chief complaint, history of present illness, medication review, etc) and objective data (e.g., vital signs/weight). Reviews basic health history information for patients, focusing on environmental, preventive, and self‑care planning. Collaborates with the physicians, APPs, and care team to meet patient care needs.
• RN conducts co‑visits with the physicians and APPs with in‑clinic examination and procedures as appropriate. Elicits and records the history of present illness and past medical, family, and social histories. Collects vital signs, implements pertinent standing orders. Follows protocols, RN reviews the care plan and provides appropriate education with the patient during visit.
• Performs interpretation and applicable documentation of Mantoux Tuberculin skin tests.
• Performs the appropriate documentation of care delivered. Review and address patient needs identified from After Hours nursing notifications, including triage services and chart updates.
• Supports the coordination of care across services, settings, and teams as a member of the care team.
• Educates patients and…