Registered Nurse

Job Description

Work Boldly. Live Brilliantly.

At AltaMed, we don’t just serve our communities, we are part of them. We have raised the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver because we think quality care is for everyone.

And, we are determined to provide it no matter the challenges because this is more than a job. It’s the calling of our lives and it compels us to keep moving forward.

Job Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) assumes the responsibility for application of nursing and clinical processes and delivery of quality patient care at AltaMed clinics under the supervision of Nursing Supervisor, Nursing Director or CNE and has accountability of the nursing process and the delivery of efficient patient care.

RN supports patient evaluation, and carries out related nursing intervention, supports nursing patient evaluation, efficient system applications and recording of patient care / behavior.

Works collaboratively with clinic interdisciplinary team members, medical staff, clinical operations, and with the Administrative / Operational Leadership teams to ensure achievement of patient, clinical or program goals as appropriate.

Provides clinical care and demonstrated clinical competency for area of specialty patient populations. Application of and knowledge of regulatory requirements in delegation of tasks and in documentation.

Assist in the development and implementation of quality, cost-effective, efficient systems and protocols for standardizing processes of patient care at clinics.

Within Health Services, may work as the Triage Nurse in Urgent Care, Primary Care Nurse in the Nurse Clinic or the Charge Nurse on the floor at each clinic.

Nursing job duties are to comply with the Nurse Practice Act, Title 22, Joint Commission (JC), CMS 42 CFR Part 460 regulatory requirements as appropriate.

The plan for provision of nursing care to patients aligns with the AltaMed Code of Conduct, professional and educational standards, requirements as needed.

Minimum Requirements

1. Accredited school of nursing graduate with a current California State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse License required.

2. Minimum one (1) or more years’ experience as a Registered Nurse required, (except for CHLA)

3. Experience in an ambulatory care environment i.e., clinic or Urgent Care preferred.

4. Current BLS certification required.

5. Current Advances Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred and at some locations it will be required.

6. Bilingual English / Spanish / preferred.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance
30+ days ago