Ambulatory Care Nurse: Lead and Coordinate Patient Care

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA seeks an Ambulatory Care Nurse to perform professional nursing duties in outpatient clinics, educate patients and families, document medical histories, perform diagnostic tests, and coordinate care with the care team.

The role requires a California RN license and BLS, with a BSN preferred. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered, with emphasis on patient-centered, team-based care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing Program.
• California RN license and BLS required.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher.
• Ambulatory clinic experience preferred; LVN experience may substitute for RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications, immunizations, and manages refills per clinical guidelines.
• Performs vital signs, wound care, catheterization, Point of Care Testing and phlebotomy.
• Collaborates with patients and other healthcare providers to deliver coordinated, high quality care.
• Completes patient assessments and triage, records histories and observations.
• Leads quality improvement activities and participates in meetings.

Skills

Empathy for vulnerable populations

Clinical assessment & triage

Care coordination & case management

Team leadership & supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing Program

BLS - Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA seeks an Ambulatory Care Nurse to perform professional nursing duties in outpatient clinics, educate patients and families, document medical histories, perform diagnostic tests, and coordinate care with the care team.

The role requires a California RN license and BLS, with a BSN preferred. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered, with emphasis on patient-centered, team-based care.