Advice Nurse

Tamalpais Pediatrics; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holidays

Employee assistance program

Life/accident insurance

Job summary

Tamalpais Pediatrics invites an Advice Registered Nurse to join our pediatric team in Larkspur/Novato, CA. This in-person position focuses on triage and patient advice by phone or on-site, with MA support and clinical supervision as needed.

The role requires CA RN licensure, BLS CPR certification, and pediatric experience. Expect 4 days per week, with benefits including medical/dental/vision and paid leave, at two convenient locations.

Qualifications

• CA RN license or eligible to practice in California.
• Current CPR (BLS) from ARC/ACLS approved provider.
• 3+ years experience in telephone triage or pediatric care preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nursing regulations and patient privacy.
• Experiences documenting in Electronic Medical Records.

Responsibilities

• Perform telephonic and portal-based patient assessment and advice.
• Follow clinical protocols and provide care instructions.
• Complete patient forms and manage prescriptions as needed.
• Direct patients to appropriate care levels based on assessment.
• Provide health education to patients and families.
• Document telephonic assessments in EHR.
• Mentor Medical Assistants as needed and assist with training.
• Administer oral, IM and subcutaneous medications and vaccines.
• Support and supervise MAs as needed; participate in continuing education.

Skills

RN license

CPR (BLS)

Telephone triage

Electronic Health Records

Pediatrics experience

English communication

Education

RN Degree

Tools

EMR familiarity

Job description

Tamalpais Pediatrics Advice Nurse Larkspur, CA·Novato, CA·Part time Company website

Tamalpais Pediatrics is a welcoming, progressive high quality medical practice specializing in the care of children from birth through adolescence, with offices in Larkspur and Novato. We are looking for an Advice Registered Nurse that will share our team’s dedication to working with, listening to and providing the highest quality of care for our patients and their families. This is an in-person position, able to work at least 4 days / week (Monday-Friday).

Tamalpais Pediatrics is a patient-centered practice that provides exceptional care and evolves to meet the needs of our patients, their families, and our community. Our goal is to achieve optimum health by continuing to grow, learn, collaborate and address gaps in pediatric care for our patients and community.We specialize in the care of children from birth through adolescence. With two offices and twenty providers, we are well equipped to offer families high-quality, accessible health care in a fun, friendly, and compassionate environment.

Description

Job Summary:

The Advice Registered Nurse is an in-person position and functions as a primary liaison between patient and physician, by phone or in person at both the Novato and Larkspur clinic locations. 95% of job duties required for this position are triage / advice calls, and 5% of this position requires in-person patient care and MA support / supervision. Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse implements the entire nursing process to include assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for patients and provides quality patient care that is efficient, effective and evidence based. Collaborates with clinicians and staff in the delivery of patient care.

Job Duties:

• Performs comprehensive telephonic and portal-based patient assessment, evaluation and advice
• Follows established clinical protocols/guidelines and provides appropriate patient instructions.
• Completes patient forms and manages prescriptions as needed
• Directs patient to appropriate levels of care based on assessment
• Provides health education to patients and their families.
• Completes medical documentation of telephonic assessment and disposition in Electronic Health Record.
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills and crisis management/intervention skills.
• Acts as a mentor as requested
• Administers oral, IM and subcutaneous medications and vaccines to patients
• Provides support and limited supervision to Medical Assistants as needed
• Participates in continuing education and training

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• CA RN license
• CPR (BLS) from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• RN Degree
• Familiarity with Nursing regulations and scope of practice.
• Advanced clinical knowledge of medical diagnoses, procedures, protocols, treatments, and terminology.
• Experience working with Electronic Medical/Health Records and documenting electronically

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-3 years of recent Telephone Triage, or ambulatory or inpatient experience, preferably in Pediatrics

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in recognizing an emergency or high priority situation and taking appropriate and immediate action.
• Skill in speaking and writing English clearly and distinctly, with appropriate grammar. Ability to interpret and describe patient assessments and identify nursing interventions. Must have pleasant and courteous telephone voice and manners.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team while functioning independently, maintaining confidentiality in all assignments, and showing initiative in identifying and solving problems as they occur.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure when confronted by difficult situations and to respond professionally.
• Possesses strong customer service skills to promote pleasant and effective interactions with patients, staff, and doctors.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with administrators, physicians, peers, and the public.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively work with a diverse team of individuals in group settings.
• Experience with various computer software, including Google documents, Google Drive, internet
• Typing skills to prepare forms and correspondence with speed and accuracy.
• Able to sit at a computer terminal and use telephone headphones for extended periods

Able to work at both the Novato and Larkspur locations

We offer medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO and sick pay, paid holidays, life / accident insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and are closed most weekends.

Salary range:

The expected hourly range for this position is between $60 to $75 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Tamalpais Pediatrics is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.