Registered Nurse I

Native American Health Center Inc; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Native American Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care, triage members in person and by phone, support providers, and oversee clinical operations within the Medical department in Oakland, CA. The role emphasizes patient safety, effective communication, and adherence to HIPAA.

You will perform nurse visits, administer medications, conduct screenings, and assist in procedures while coordinating with the care team. Weekend clinics may be required.

Qualifications

• Current CA RN license in good standing.
• CA license and an updated National Provider Identification (NPI) that provides NAHC service site.
• BLS/CPR certification must be obtained prior to start date and kept current at all times.
• Experience using electronic health record systems (e.g., NextGen, Epic).
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with varying audiences.
• Must be customer-service focused.
• Must be able to maintain composure under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be detail oriented and able to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and triage members, and support providers.
• Assist scheduling and coordinating medical services for members.
• Conduct nurse visits (wound care, injections, BP checks, TB tests, etc.).
• Record vital signs and respond to any red flags.
• Perform basic in-house lab tests and process specimens.
• Administer medications (IM, ID, SC, PO, oxygen) as ordered.
• Assist in procedures and with complex member visits.
• Counsel on health education and preventive care.
• Support flow by processing test results and refills, calling patients.
• Coordinate mammograms, biopsies, and breast ultrasounds under provider guidance.
• Oversee abnormal Pap smear processes, scheduling, and recalls.
• Train new staff and volunteers; serve as Medical Assistant when needed.
• Act as back-up to Flow Coordinator for clinic flow and scheduling.
• Participate in Saturday clinics as scheduled.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Triage (phone & in person)

Medication reconciliation

Patient education

HIPAA compliance

Education

California RN license

NPI number

Tools

NextGen EHR

Epic EHR

Job description

POSITION: Registered Nurse IDEPARTMENT: MedicalREPORTS TO: Lead Registered NurseLOCATION: Native American Health Center, Inc. (NAHC)2950 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94601WORK HOURS: Full Time, 40 hours per week, 100% FTE, rotating SaturdaysSTATUS: Union, Non-ExemptPOSITION SUMMARYRegistered Nurses (RN) will provide direct nursing care, triage (in person and over the phone) members, support providers, and provide clinical oversight and support to the Medical Assistants.The Native American Health Center is an accredited institution and adheres to the standards of excellence set forth by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and the Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA).DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESClinical Duties and Responsibilities1. Perform clinical nursing duties and responsibilities with high integrity and quality.2. Identify and respond appropriately to the health care needs of all members who are on-site at NAHC, regardless if they are appointed.3. Assist and facilitate members in obtaining medical services through scheduling appointments, triaging members (phone and in person,) and assessing members who walk-in to the clinic seeking services.4. Conduct nurse visits which may include, but not be limited to: wound care, pregnancy tests, injections, blood pressure (BP) checks, urine toxicology screens, pill counts, medication reconciliation, TB tests, etc.5. Obtain and record vital signs, recognize any variances, outliers or red flags, and take appropriate follow up action.6. Triage and assess members, and obtain health information and data pertinent to clinical care.7. Perform basic in-house lab tests; obtain and process specimens for outside laboratories.8. Perform EKG, audiometric, snellen and other necessary member screening tests.9. According to departmental protocol, provide medications and conduct medication reconciliation.10. Administer IM, ID, SC, PO, oxygen and nebulized medications as ordered by the clinicians.11. Assist in medical procedures as needed, as well as assist providers with complicated and complex member visits, as needed.12. Counsel members regarding health education needs, preventative health and chronic conditions.13. Support the providers by processing medication refills, delivering test results, calling patients, etc.14. Manage mammograms, biopsies, breast ultrasounds under the guidance of providers.15. In coordination with providers, oversee the abnormal pap smear process. This will include tracking, scheduling appointments, and recalling members, etc.16. Perform thorough and timely orientation and training for new staff and volunteers, as requested.17. Act as Medical Assistant, when needed and requested.18. Act as back up to Flow Coordinator, helping ensure optimal clinic flow and scheduling.Quality Assurance19. Assist with evaluating nursing policies and procedures and other operational policies as they relate to the Medical department, as requested.20. Develop, train and implement policies, procedures, protocols and standing orders, as requested.General Duties and Responsibilities21. Participate in Saturday clinics as scheduled.22. Member Care: Demonstrate understanding and apply working knowledge of safety policies and ensuring safe member practices.23. Employee Safety: Safely performs all duties; follows required protective protocols to ensure personal safety as well the safety of others.24. Must maintain compliance with ergonomic safety standards; be mindful of posture and regularly practice ergonomic stretches.25. Quality Improvement: Actively participate in internal quality improvement teams and work with members proactively to drive quality improvement initiatives in accordance with the mission and strategic goals of the organization, federal and state laws and regulations, and accreditation standards, when assigned.26. HIPAA: Keep all protected health information (PHI) confidential and abide by HIPAA policies for the release and disclosure of any PHI. Will report unauthorized use of disclosure of PHI immediately, to supervisor or HIPAA security officer.27. Work well under pressure, meet multiple and often competing deadlines.28. At all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with supervisors, subordinates, colleagues, clients and the community.29. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS1. Must have a current R.N. license in the state of California, and the license must be in good standing.2. Meets credentialing requirements established by the Native American Health Center and AAAHC.3. Must have current CA license and an updated National Provider Identification (NPI) that provides NAHC service site.4. Vaccination Level 1: Must be able to provide TB, Physical, seasonal flu and proof of Vaccination immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, TDAP & Hepatitis B, prior to start date. If vaccination records are more than 10 years old, titers are required to confirm immunity.5. BLS/CPR certification must be obtained prior to start date and kept current at all times.6. Experience using electronic health record systems (e.g., NextGen, Epic)7. Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with varying audiences.8. Must be customer-service focused.9. Must be able to maintain composure while under pressure and in stressful situations.10. Must be detail oriented, and have the ability to set priorities appropriately in order to meet deadlines.11. Must be able to make sound judgments and be able to delegate effectively.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS12. Two years of work experience in outpatient nursing, preferably in a clinic setting.13. Bilingual in Spanish.NAHC is a National Health Service Corp (NHSC) approved site where primary care physicians who are eligible for loan repayment funding can fulfill their service obligation.NAHC is an Indian Health Program site for Indian Health Services (IHS) Loan Repayment Program.Working Conditions and Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to both an inside/outside environment and may be exposed to the burning of traditional medicines.Notice Applicants: Please be advised a post job offer, pre-employment Physical, TB test and Vaccination Clearance are required as a condition of employment. Vaccination Levels: 0 – Limited - require only TB, Physical & Seasonal Flu; 1 – Full Panel with exposure of Blood Borne Pathogens – requires, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, TDAP, Varicella, Hepatitis B, TB, Physical & Season Flu; 2 – Full panel no exposure of Blood Borne Pathogens – requires Measles, Mumps, Rubella, TDAP, Varicella, TB, Physical & Seasonal Flu. Additionally, you may be asked to get a Department of Justice Fingerprinting and/or Federal, State, County criminal background check clearance as a contingency for an offer of employment. Criminal clearances are obtained to protect the welfare and safety of clients receiving services at NAHC.Equal Opportunity Employer: Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin or other non-merit factors.Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Native American Health Center abides by the mandates of the ADEA (protecting individuals 40 years and older) and considers age a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Native American Health Center abides by the mandates of the ADA and considers disability a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations. Furthermore, NAHC will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.