Registered Nurse

Mens Health Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD

401(k) Retirement plan with employer-m

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Sick pay 40 hours

PTO 120 hours in first year

Job summary

Men's Health Foundation in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to manage individualized patient care, promoting health through the nursing process while collaborating with physicians and a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires CA RN licensure, current BLS, and at least three years of direct patient care; we value diversity and a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach in caring for men across health issues.

Qualifications

• Must possess a CA RN license and current BLS.
• Minimum of three years direct patient care experience.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and treats patients per physician orders.
• Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families.
• Document patient care services in records.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Maintain nursing supplies inventory and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Flexible schedule

Diplomacy and tact

Multicultural teamwork

Education

RN license (CA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Registered Nurse

Full Time 9201 Sunset SCMMG Medical Practice, Los Angeles, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1318

Salary Range: $45.00 To $60.00 Hourly

Are you in search of a fulfilling and meaningful position? Do you want to work for an organization that promotes growth and development?

Here at Men's Health Foundation we envision a world where inequity and stigma do not separate people from healthcare.

"Reimagining Healthcare" is our commitment to affirming the unique experience of every patient. We prioritize our patients’ evolving needs and strive to help each patient feel comfortable, understood, and respected.

Why Men's Health Foundation?

Men's Health Foundation is seeking compassionate, mission-driven individuals. We believe that by reimagining how healthcare is delivered, we can help create greater health equity for those most at risk, breaking down barriers to care. We welcome all backgrounds, gender identities, and expressions.

We recognize our staff as the heart of our organization and seek to provide a generous and competitive benefits package to support our employee's well-being. We offer the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD insurance (may be eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire)
• 401(k) Retirement plan (may be eligible for employer matching up to 4% following completion of 90th day of employment)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 40 hours of sick pay (following completion of 90th day of employment)
• 120 hours of PTO accrued within the 1st year of employment

We seek team members who embrace and champion diversity, as our work within the LGBTQ+ community promotes positive sexuality and inclusivity. Candidates should be comfortable with exposure to imagery, events, and materials that reflect our culture of acceptance and expression, ensuring alignment with our values.

Organization Background

Men’s Health Foundation connects men at risk to comprehensive healthcare and wellness through education, collaboration, and advocacy. Inspiring and empowering all men to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. We see a world where inequity and stigma do not separate men from healthcare. At Men’s Health Foundation, we are reimagining men’s healthcare.

Job Description

Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) reports to the Nurse Manager and is responsible for managing the individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Provides interdependent functions that overlap the practice of medicine that require standardized procedures; follows appropriate guidelines in accordance with the organization’s written policies.
• Performs appropriate assessments, nursing, and treatments per protocol as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.
• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
• Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.
• Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following clinic and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
• Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures.
• Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Reviews lab values; performs medication reconciliation; reports abnormal findings to provider and intervenes as appropriate.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operation by keeping patient information confidential.
• Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Attends and participates in weekly/monthly staff meetings, case conferences, in-services and other meetings as assigned.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, HIPPA and all other applicable regulations
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, participating in professional societies, and renewing certifications.
• Other duties may be assigned, as required.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
• Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Makes use of and applies job practices, techniques, standards, principles, and concepts.
• Refers to policies, procedures, and practices for guidance.
• Works under general supervision. Products are reviewed for sound judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
• Interacts primarily with internal personnel and external vendors.
• Represents the organization on specific projects.
• Team player, who is flexible, and professional. Highly organized and detail-oriented. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Resourceful and proactive
• Treats all teammates, colleagues, vendors and customers with kindness and respect.
• Other duties may be assigned, are required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid license as a registered nurse (RN) in the state of California.
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Minimum of three years’ experience in direct patient care
• Experience with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C and chronic diseases care/ management preferred.
• Basic knowledge of other infectious diseases and state/ federal reporting requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of effects of psychosocial needs, trauma history, and cognitive/behavioral/motivational functioning on health-related behavior and exhibit ability to intervene appropriately and effectively.
• Have the appropriate level of behavioral maturity and patience in handling a variety of patient types and needs.
• Have diplomacy and tact in handling difficult and irate patients.
• Ability to work effectively with men and transgender women of diverse races, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientation in a multicultural environment.

COMPANY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to pass a background check to include a 7-year criminal, 10-year SSN & employer history reference check and a pre-employment drug test.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules.
• Must take yearly flu shot or wear flu mask during flu season for patient facing positions and test for tuberculosis as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.