Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse

Job Description:

Provide nursing care, health education and promotion for patients and families in the ambulatory outpatient care setting utilizing a systematic approach incorporating assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Registered nurses will perform case management, patient education, and telephone triage for patients with asthma, allergic and immunologic disorders. Nurses will administer allergen immunotherapy, immunizations, oral and respiratory medications and practice in accordance with Health Care Provider orders, established policies and procedures, and the values stated by the Allergy and Asthma Medical Group vision and mission.

Registered nurses ensure all care is provided in accordance with the California Nurse Practice Act and all other regulatory entities. Nurses utilize the nursing process which is based on research and evidence-based outcomes to meet patient care needs. Nurses will collaborate with other disciplines of the health care team in order to ensure the effective delivery of care along the health care continuum and are responsible for providing a safe environment for the patients and staff. Demonstrate competence in working with diverse populations of any age and uphold standards of care and professional regulatory standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform the following basic competencies: Provision of age-specific care, completion of general nursing competencies through annual skills review and additional specific competencies.
• Maintain professionalism throughout all aspects of in person or telephone interactions with patients and co-workers.
• Utilize the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) incorporating interdisciplinary needs, patient/family goals, and cultural/spiritual beliefs.
• Accurately documents patient care services, nursing activity, and the patient’s response in EHR.
• Demonstrate effective patient teaching skills using one-on-one interventions and written Allergy and Asthma Medical Group supportive material.
• Manage all aspects of patient appointment including rooming of patients, nursing assessments, setting priorities, organizing testing and treatment process. Anticipates, initiates, and coordinates prescriptions/orders/referrals.
• Manage telephone communications including: assessing patient needs over the phone, prioritizing urgent to non-urgent calls, providing appropriate nursing advice, directing patient to appropriate level of care, communicating status to Health Care Provider, addressing prescription requests, and documenting actions in EHR.
• Administer immunotherapy safely and ensure all antigens are up to date and within expiration date.
• Ensure adequate Emergency supplies are in stock and current.
• Demonstrate professionalism as evidenced by positive problem solving, utilization of available resources, and respecting/acknowledging team effort.

Detailed Work Activities:

• Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
• Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
• Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
• Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
• Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
• Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
• Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of registered nursing experience.
• Current license as a registered nurse in the state of California.
• Fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice
• Health screening and TB Test clearance.
• Authorized to work in the US.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Allergy & Immunology

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Extended hours
• Holidays
• On call
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pleasanton, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Registered Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $40 - $48