Temp Registered Nurse

Symba Center; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Symba Center in Victorville, CA, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join an interdisciplinary healthcare team. This role involves assessing and delivering patient care, collaborating with various healthcare professionals, and supervising nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient services.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a valid California Registered Nurse license, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers an hourly pay range of $45.00 - $50.00, ensuring a critical role in promoting student health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing school with a bachelor's degree.
• Hold an unrestricted Registered Nurse license in California.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication through various routes.
• Conduct intake assessments for new patients.
• Supervise nursing staff and manage clinic operations.

Skills

Compassionate care

Decision-making

Communication

Leadership

Proficiency in electronic health records

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse license in California

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Google Workspace

Medical software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Victorville, CA 92395

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $45.00 - $50.00 Hourly

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse plays a crucial role in the interdisciplinary healthcare team, collaborating with Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners to provide comprehensive care for VVC Student clients with medical and mental health conditions. This position entails assessing and delivering patient care, offering education, and fostering the development of a collaborative nursing approach within the team. The selected candidate will oversee patient care, ensuring the education and development of nursing staff in key areas such as medical clinics, recuperative care units, and outreach street medicine teams. This includes assisting in cultivating clinical knowledge, technical skills, clinical decision‑making, professional standards, and interpersonal skills to support high‑quality patient services. The Registered Nurse will also play a central role in providing essential clinical services, including administering vaccinations, monitoring vital signs, delivering healthcare and medication education, and promoting preventive care for patients in clinic settings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer medication to patients through oral, intramuscular, or subcutaneous routes.
• Provide patient education on both current and new medications, following the instructions provided by the healthcare provider.
• Adhere to and make adjustments to current policies and procedures in the medical clinic to ensure they align with best practices and regulatory standards.
• Conduct intake assessments for new patients and evaluate their health based on their needs and treatment goals.
• Obtain lab work for clients as per the provider's orders, ensuring proper collection and handling of samples for accurate results.
• Supervise nursing staff and effectively manage any issues that arise in the clinic, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Train new medical staff, ensuring they understand and follow proper protocols to maintain high standards of care and clinic efficiency.
• Develop and implement new processes to enhance efficiency in the medical clinic, streamlining workflows and improving patient care delivery.
• Precept nursing students, providing hands‑on education about the roles and responsibilities of the medical staff while emphasizing the importance of community health and its impact on patient care.
• Review medical staff documentation for accuracy, providing constructive feedback and educating staff on any necessary corrections to ensure compliance with standards and improve quality of care.
• De‑escalate patient situations as they arise with a calm and empathetic approach, addressing the underlying concerns while implementing strategies to prevent future occurrences.
• Properly triage patients and assess their symptoms to determine the appropriate course of action, ensuring timely and effective care based on the severity of their condition.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a bachelor's degree and hold an unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of California.
• Maintain personal malpractice insurance coverage.
• Demonstrate compassion, respect, and non‑discriminatory care when working with underserved populations.
• Display the ability to accept and delegate responsibility, make sound, well‑informed judgments, and accurately assess situations to ensure effective decision‑making and optimal patient care.
• Manage your own workload efficiently while remaining adaptable to changing demands and priorities.
• Possess strong communication skills, enabling clear, concise, and effective interactions.
• Demonstrate strong computer skills, including proficiency with electronic health records, medical software, and other relevant technologies.
• Hold a valid, unrestricted California driver’s license.
• Possess certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross (preferred).
• Have knowledge and proficiency in Google Workspace, including Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Calendar.
• Be comfortable working in a recuperative care environment.
• Successfully pass a background check.
• Preferred: 1–3 years of experience as a lead nurse or in a supervisory capacity, with a demonstrated ability to guide and support nursing teams.