RN – LGBTQ+ Health Advocate in PCMH Care

APLA Health; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

APLA Health in Los Angeles County seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver culturally competent care to low-income patients, with a focus on the LGBT community. You will support providers, administer vaccines, treat STIs, and participate in quality improvement and chronic disease management within a PCMH framework.

This role emphasizes teamwork with MAs and LVNs, supervision duties, and efficient resource use to ensure timely patient care across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Valid CA RN license (BRN) required.
• Current BCLS and CPR certification required.
• Clinical experience in ambulatory health care settings preferred.
• Experience in HIV medical practice preferred.
• Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) systems required or preferred.
• Ability to work non-judgmentally with diverse populations and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to physicians before and after visits to ensure timely, quality care.
• Treat STIs per clinical guidelines and administer vaccines as directed.
• Document health education provided to patients in records.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and report outcomes.
• Triage walk-ins or calls with acute issues and coordinate care.
• Assist in scheduling and rescheduling appointments; manage flow in clinic.
• Supervise LVN and MAs; support PCMH transformation efforts.
• Maintain stocked exam rooms and manage supplies.

Skills

RN license (CA)

BCLS

CPR certification

Ambulatory care experience

HIV care experience (preferred)

Electronic health records

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) - California

Tools

EclinicalWorks

Job description

APLA Health in Los Angeles County seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver culturally competent care to low-income patients, with a focus on the LGBT community. You will support providers, administer vaccines, treat STIs, and participate in quality improvement and chronic disease management within a PCMH framework.

This role emphasizes teamwork with MAs and LVNs, supervision duties, and efficient resource use to ensure timely patient care across multiple sites.