Triage Nurse (FKMC)
Company: Asian Health Services
Location: Oakland
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
LOCATION: FKMCJOB SUMMARY:Under general supervision, performs
professional nursing care for patients in a clinic setting,
including nursing triage, nurse visits; initiates, plans, and
evaluates nursing care and treatment plans; provides direction to
licensed and unlicensed clinic staff.TriagePerforms a nursing
assessment and patient triage which includes prioritizing cases,
providing medical advice, making complex referrals, providing test
results, and problem-solving complex cases by handling patient
telephone inquiries and walk-ins requesting care.Other
ClinicalRecords medical histories using appropriate format; takes
and records physiological measurements such as height and weight,
temperature, and urinalysis; performs basic in-clinic laboratory
tests, obtaining and processing specimens for outside laboratory
analysis.Performs basic nursing procedures such as injections, skin
tests, phlebotomy, and dressing changes; performs or assists with
tests such as electrocardiograms, spirometry, and audiometry;
assists physicians during examinations as needed.Performs
additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing
patients in general and specific medical care and health issues,
providing skilled nursing services and treatment, administering
and/or dispensing medication and injections; performs nurse visits
as required.AdministrativeMaintains awareness of current nursing
protocols; participates in formulation/revision of protocols and
practices; attends and participates in staff meetings and
in-service education.Assists in the coordination of day-to-day
clinic activities; orients, trains and directs other clinic staff
in specific clinic operations and procedures.Maintains inventory
and orders supplies, medications, controlled drugs, and
equipment.Performs quality control by activities such as monthly
quality control check log and maintaining update calibration and
quality control check for medical instruments and equipment.Assists
other assigned R.N.s in overseeing clinical programs such as
tuberculosis, hepatitis B, and immunizations.Minimum
QualificationsBachelor of Science (B.S), one year of professional
nursing experience; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.Bilingual/bicultural in an Asian language
required.Preferred qualificationsCommitment to working in the Asian
community and to community health care with familiarity with
community health clinics is preferred.Certifications, Licenses,
RegistrationsCalifornia Registered Nurse licenseBasic Life Saving
(BLS) certification$2,500 Sign-On Bonusby Jobble
Keywords: Asian Health Services, Oakland , Triage Nurse (FKMC), Healthcare , Oakland, California
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