Clinical Nurse - RN Closes 10/15/26

Uihs; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UIHS is seeking a Registered Nurse to support ambulatory operations under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Supervisor and AOD. The role involves providing nursing care, administering medications and vaccines, triage, and patient education in a culturally responsive manner.

Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, documenting in the EHR, assisting in procedures, and helping with quality improvement activities and staff training.

Qualifications

• RN with valid California license.
• Experience in outpatient clinical settings preferred.
• Education from US DoE accredited school.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services and administer medications as directed.
• Perform triage and health instructions to clients.
• Document vital signs and care in the EHR.
• Maintain sterile equipment and assist with procedures.
• Support and educate patients with culturally sensitive care.

Skills

Nursing care

Triage

IV therapy

Medication administration

Patient education

EHR documentation

Cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

Clinical procedures

Team collaboration

Education

RN license - California

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Under the general direction of the Clinical Nurse Supervisor in consultation with the Ambulatory Operations Director (AOD), utilizing the nursing process to provide appropriate and culturally sensitive care to UIHS clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Level I

• Assists in the day-to-day operations of the clinic as assigned by providing nursing services to include various routes of medication and immunization administration to clients as directed.
• Utilizes various forms of communication to provide health instruction to clients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of disease processes and implements appropriate nursing skills and procedures in accordance with UIHS policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Uses effective triage assessment (in person and telephonic) to facilitate comprehensive care.
• Uses nursing judgement to identify and intervene during adverse events. Reports accordingly.
• Obtains vital signs to detect deviations from normal and documents into the electronic health record (EHR).
• Responds to client communications (electronic and*or telephonic) and documents appropriately in the EHR.
• Has current knowledge and skills in starting and maintaining IVs and IV pumps.

Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and UIHS Policies and Procedures.

• Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of client.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of client.
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and UIHS Policies and Procedures.
• Initiates a client education plan according to the individualized needs of the client.
• Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Provides support for Medical Assistants.
• Responsible for the care, cleaning and necessary sterilization of all equipment and instruments used in accordance with clinic Policy and Procedure.
• Utilizes good communication skills to maintain positive relationships with clients, providers, co-workers, other departments in the agency, and with other facilities in the community.
• Performs various office functions such as assisting with medication assistance programs, tracking patient follow-up, and other duties as may be assigned.
• Participates in case management activities as assigned.
• Provides input in the evaluation process of medical staff.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Assists in completing required reports, program reviews and Accreditation preparation.
• Maintains a professional, organized, and clean working environment by following organizational policies, guidelines, and safety standards.
• Must be willing to learn more about the American Indian culture and attend at least one Cultural Presentation/Training per year.
• Must be willing to work with American Indian/Alaska Native people and demonstrate cultural awareness and humility
• Must be willing to deliver services in a culturally responsive manner.
• Adheres to accreditation and compliance standards/guideline
• Other duties may be assigned.

Level II – Competent in Level I and the following

• Participates in education and training of staff.
• Assists in development of departmental policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within the clinic as directed.
• Specialty nursing certifications.
• Facilitates and provides at least one educational training per year.
• Completes monthly medication inventory and maintains BLS equipment.
• Ability to perform independently at a satellite clinic.
• Limited supervisory duties in the absence of Clinical Nurse Supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in day-to-day operations of staff, supervising specific areas as designated.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All individuals must demonstrate a commitment to the provision of culturally sensitive counseling services to American Indians.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Educational degrees must be from a US Department of Education accredited school

Level I

• RN – Possession of a valid Registered Nurse California license.

Level II

• RN – Possession of a valid Registered Nurse California license and
• Five or more years of related clinical experience, preferably in an outpatient environment.

COMPUTEROPERATIONS:

• Computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Experience with EHR programs

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to write professional correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
• Communicates with law enforcement as needed in accordance with mandated reporting requirements.