Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) - Role Summary
The Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care within an outpatient clinic setting serving a frail and elderly population. Working under the direction of a Primary Care Provider and the supervision of a Clinic Supervisor, the RN supports daily clinic operations by managing clinical care, assisting with procedures, administering medications, and ensuring smooth coordination across care settings. This role is ideal for a compassionate, organized nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable patients.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Clinical Care
- Provide and document ordered nursing care and procedures in the clinic, including medication management and administration, in accordance with the scope of practice
- Check vital signs, perform point-of-care testing, support wound care, and manage clinic overflow
- Remain attentive to input from care team members, patients, and caregivers, promptly reporting changes in patient condition to appropriate clinical staff
- Support care transitions between settings such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health, and clinic environments
- Dispense ordered medications to patients during clinic visits and reinforce medication education
- Perform and document ordered procedures during home visits when required, in accordance with the scope of practice
- Provide patient, family, and caregiver education related to disease processes, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies
- Perform pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing as directed by providers
- Provide clinical support to Medical Assistants during clinic procedures
- Process specialty pharmacy medication orders and escalate concerns to providers as needed
- Address patient medication questions and concerns during clinic visits
- Communicate medication incidents or errors during clinical briefings and ensure appropriate follow-up
- Coordinate with providers regarding medication changes related to same-day procedures or external provider recommendations
- Perform pre-enrollment medication evaluations
- Provide coverage, as needed, in support roles such as Center Nurse, Medication Assistant, or Case Manager to ensure continuity of patient care
- Administrative & Operational Support
- Maintain clinical tracking logs, including TB screenings, influenza, pneumococcal, and shingles vaccinations
- Monitor, restock, and document emergency cart supplies on a monthly basis
- Stock medication dispensing systems and properly dispose of expired medications in accordance with policy, updating destruction logs as required
- Provide backup coverage to other nursing functions as assigned to support clinic efficiency
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population
- Strong clinical skills to manage complex patient needs
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent organizational, communication, and prioritization skills
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Experience working with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Commitment to delivering compassionate care to vulnerable senior populations
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in outpatient clinic or primary care settings
- Strong teamwork and care coordination skills
Location & Work Type
- Work Type: On-site, clinic-based
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Direct Hire with full benefits
- If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951.
- I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!