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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 42 - 63
Posted on:
28 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Details
Los Angeles CA
Los Angeles CA; Los Angeles CA; Los Angeles CA; Los Angeles CA
Full Time
Associate Degree
$42.47 - $63.30 Hourly
Local Travel Site to Site
Day
Nursing
Description
SUMMARY:
The Registered Nurse (RN) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient-centered care at Gracelight Community Health. This position is responsible for providing clinical oversight care coordination and patient education while ensuring compliance with evidence-based guidelines and regulatory requirements. The RN collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support chronic disease management triage and care planning contributing to the organizations mission as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Additionally the RN supports staff training quality improvement initiatives and adherence to best practices in clinical operations.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supports and implements the organizations vision mission and values.
- Determines priorities to complete daily workload to ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely manner.
- Performs symptom-based triage and screening in accordance with clinical guidelines and policies.
- Provides professional nursing assessments prioritizes treatments based on urgency and initiates appropriate care.
- Administers medications and vaccines ensuring compliance with the Five Rights of Medication Administration.
- Oversees medication reconciliation patient education and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Supports the management of acute and chronic disease states through evidence-based interventions.
- Facilitates care coordination with health plans hospitals and community partners to ensure continuity of care.
- Monitors and ensures compliance with CMS NCQA DHCS and other regulatory standards.
- Conducts chart reviews documentation audits and quality control measures to maintain high standards of care.
- Maintains department compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect patient health information.
- Participates in disaster preparedness programs and other compliance initiatives as required.
- Acts as a liaison between patients providers and external agencies to ensure seamless care transitions.
- Provides patient education self-management support and chronic disease coaching.
- Assists in the implementation of panel management case management and population health strategies.
- Encourages patient adherence to treatment plans including medication regimens and preventive screenings.
- Supervises Medical Assistants (MAs) and Community Health Workers (CHWs) to ensure clinical competency.
- Provides training mentorship and performance evaluations for direct patient care staff.
- Develops and maintains policies procedures and training programs to enhance clinical effectiveness.
- Supports the onboarding and orientation of new clinical staff.
- Utilizes Electronic Health Records (EHR) and practice management systems for accurate documentation.
- Manages medical inventory including prescription drugs vaccines and controlled substances.
- Recommends process improvement measures to enhance clinical operations and patient outcomes.
- Participates in committees workgroups and quality improvement initiatives as assigned.
- Demonstrates flexibility to change and to evolving healthcare needs organizational changes and advancements in the field.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in California.
- Bachelors degree in nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Experience in care management preferably in a primary care setting.
- Strong clinical and care coordination skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills utilizing tact active listening empathy and compassion. Able to manage conflict in a direct and professional manner.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based care environment.
- Proficiency in electronic health record systems and documentation.
- Experience working with diverse populations from various social cultural educational and economic backgrounds.
- Valid drivers license with current automobile insurance.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work tasks.
- Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint; EPIC.
- Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- High level of cultural competence and sensitivity.
- Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic work environments.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Regular on-site presence required.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
