RN-Family Medicine

Job Details: Job Location: 1885 Bay Rd

• East Palo Alto, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $65.00 - $85.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, ORGANIZATION The mission of Ravenswood Family Health Network (RFHN) is to improve the health of the community by providing culturally sensitive, integrated primary and preventative health care to all, regardless of ability to pay or immigration status, and collaborating with community partners to address the social determinants of health.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Nursing Director, the bilingual Registered Nurse works in collaboration with the health care team in the delivery of patient care at RFHN. The RN is cross trained through the different departments, following the institution’s professional practice model. The RN consistently demonstrates safe practice by utilizing the nursing process to provide direct and indirect care to patients of all ages.

The RN works closely with clinicians and other members of the health care team in the coordination of patient care through the institution and outside services. The RN accepts accountability for the nursing care given to assigned patients and continuously thrives to expand knowledge and skills to provide high quality patient care based on the patient’s culture, education, psychosocial, and physical needs.

The RN seeks and provides feedback that can improve clinical practice and comply with all standards and regulations. The RN provides patient care and performs all duties in accordance to Ravenswood Family Health Network policies and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To be performed in accordance with RFHN Policies and Procedures Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation) in inpatient care and demonstrates critical thinking skills, leadership, and appropriate role modeling. Establishes patient care priorities based on essential patient needs and availability of department resources (time, personnel, equipment, and supplies).

Identifies patient/family learning needs and acts to meet them. Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs. Administers injections and diagnostic tests/referrals as ordered, including immunizations, completing lab and x-ray requisitions, and other services ordered by the clinician.

Performs diagnostic and laboratory tests including but not limited to EKGs, O2 sat, breathing treatments, vision testing, hearting exams, etc. Provides direct patient care and supervises the provision of patient education by LVNs or MAs. Performs independent telephone or face-to-face triage using triage protocols. Prepares the patient and assists the clinician with exams and procedures as needed.

Accurately documents all immunizations according to standards into the immunization registry. Performs age-appropriate preventive health screening and assessment by established clinical guidelines and clinician orders. Actively facilitate patient flow by daily monitoring of clinician schedules, anticipating care coordination needs, collaboration with clinical support to minimize patient wait time.

Demonstrate leadership and interpersonal communication that fosters team collaboration, effective handoffs and safety. Delegates clinical task appropriately within team member scopes of practice and coordinates Delivers patients -centered care, that honors patient autonomy, values, and individualized health goals. Evaluates the efficiency, safety, and efficiency of care delivered by team members, providing coaching, feedback, and clinical guidance as appropriate within scope of practice to promote high-quality, timely, and patient-centered care.

Fosters an inclusive work environment, built on mutual trust, dignity and interdepartmental collaboration Upholds absolute confidentiality regarding protected health information (PHI) and organizational matters per HIPPA and RFHN policy. Attends and actively participate in all RFHN required staff meetings, in-services trainings and organization committee as requested.

Models courteous, professional and cultural behavior in every interaction with patient, visitors and colleagues. Actively delivers and receives constructive peer feedback to foster continuous professional and high clinical standards Serves as a preceptor and clinical resource for new onboarding nurses, externs, nursing students adhering to ANA code of ethics for Nurses and committing to lifelong learning.

Respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies by following established protocols, remaining calm under pressure, promptly notifying the appropriate personnel, and accurately documenting all relevant events and actions taken. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional license, mandatory certification and scope of practice.

Proactively engages in multidisciplinary problem-solving to address operational roadblocks affecting patient care delivery. Participates in clinical quality improvements process (QI) initiative, peer reviews, PCMH/FQHC compliance metrics. Cross-trains across departments including Pediatrics, Women's Health, Front Door Triage, Mobile Clinic, Family Medicine departments, and all May.

View clinics. Other clinical and operational duties as assigned within the registered nurse/LVN/LPN scope of practice.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited RN program, current California RN license and good standing with the Board of Registered Nurses required. Experience in Family Medicine or Pediatrics required. Bilingual English/Spanish fluency preferred. ​​​​​​​Must have a valid California Driver’s License and the ability to travel to other clinic sites and work a flexible schedule to provide nursing coverage across all RFHN network clinic sites (including 1885 East Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, mobile clinics) as assigned by Director of Nursing and Lead Nurse.

Current BLS certification required. Experience in a community clinic setting strongly preferred. Computer literate in a Windows based environment. Experience working in an electronic medical record environment highly desirable. Ability to memorize, retain and recall pertinent skills and information. Up to date with COVID-19 vaccines per current CDC guidelines strongly recommended.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES Ability to perform job duties as described in the position description according to clinical level. Ability to use tools and equipment necessary for clinical operations within the nurse’s practice setting. Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions. Ability to provide technical advice, guidance, and to support professional state in area of specialty.

Ability to work well with physicians and ambulatory staff in a practice or health care setting. Demonstrate initiative and creativity to continuously improve services, process and other activities. Willingness to be flexible in situations for QI. Strong competency documenting in electronic health records and i2i tracking.

Superior inter-personal skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Committed to the triple aim better care at lower cost leading to better health outcomes. Make patient and family the center of every clinical decision. Demonstrate commitment to the nursing profession, by engaging in life-long learning according to the ANA code of ethics for nurses.

The pay range for this position is $65.00 to $85.00 per hour. However, the final base salary will be determined upon a number of individualized factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education and certification levels, and departmental budget.

We also consider internal equity with our current employees when making final offers. Ravenswood Family Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.