Registered Nurse 3-Urgent Care

HealthCare Partners Medical Group is a multispecialty medical group that is recognized for its quality of care and high rates of patient satisfaction. HealthCare Partners has over 3,500 employees, including 500+ primary care and specialty physicians, caring for more than 500,000 patients throughout Los Angeles County and Northern Orange County. HCP operates 40 medical clinics, five urgent care centers, two medical spas, and an ambulatory surgery center. If you're looking to make a difference with a large, financially stable, well-recognized, privately-owned Medical Group.

HealthCare Partners may be the employer for you. We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse 3:

Responsible for providing professional nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of patients.  Supervises and delegates tasks as needed to professional and para-professional employees.  Coordinates activities and works closely with clinicians and staff to maintain efficient department functions and ensure successful operation of the department.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Performs simple to moderately complex Nursing procedures within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse. Performs a comprehensive patient assessment.
· Obtains, interprets, records and reports vital signs, (temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure) height, weight and other pertinent patient information to the provider.
· Prepares patients for examinations and other procedures. Develops an appropriate nursing care plan. Implements a plan of care by performing nursing interventions and assisting with procedures. Instructs patients on procedural preparation.
· Performs various patient tests and procedures within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Administers medications and other therapeutic modalities within the scope of practice of a registered nurse.
· Collects, labels and transports various specimens to appropriate destination. Performs patient and family teaching.
· Maintains clinical standards outlined in the clinical operations policy and procedure manual; identifies deficiencies and makes recommendations for change.
· Documents and maintains records of medical and nursing procedures.
· Coordinates with providers and ancillary departments to plan daily work assignments according to staff abilities, patient schedules, patient flow, provider schedules and procedures.
· Ensures adequate levels of supplies are maintained. Ensures that all equipment is maintained.
· Performs telephone screening and advice under the direction of a provider. Directs patients to appropriate level of care and authorizes outside services.
· Notifies pharmacies of new prescriptions and authorizations of refills as ordered by the provider.
· Participates in educational programs to enhance nursing knowledge.
· Additional leadership duties above basic nursing duties. E.g.; educator, telephone advice or specialty experience or certifications, (OR, OB, GI, ER, CEN, CCRN).
· Assume the charge nurse role.
· Adheres to Universal Precautions at all times.
· Adheres to safety policies and procedures at all times.

· Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required:1 or 2 years of post-high school education or a degree from a two-year college. Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing. Current California RN license. Over 3 year and up to and including 5 years of experience. Experience in specialty areas such as OR, OB, GI, ER, CEN or CCRN. Specialty certifications in OR, OB, GI, ER, CEN or CCRN. ACLS and/or PALS certification. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. I.V. therapy and phlebotomy certification preferred. Computer literate. Ability to type 25 wpm. Basic Life Support for healthcare providers. Manual dexterity to use/handle equipment and instruments. Skilled in phlebotomy and I.V. therapy. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to concurrently perform multiple tasks.