Ambulatory Care - RN - Outpatient Clinic

Job Description

About us:

Welcome to  United Health System  , where excellence in healthcare meets a commitment to compassionate and personalized patient care. At  United Health System , we are dedicated to fostering an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and the well-being of our patients and staff. As a leading healthcare organization, our mission is to provide high-quality healthcare services across diverse communities.

Mission:

Our mission at United Health System is to deliver exceptional and comprehensive healthcare services that prioritize the unique needs of each individual. We strive to contribute to the health and well-being of the communities we serve, guided by principles of compassion, integrity, and excellence.

Core Values:

1. Patient-Centered Care: We prioritize the health and satisfaction of our patients, tailoring our services to address their individual needs.

2. Innovation: We embrace innovation in healthcare, staying at the forefront of industry advancements to provide the best possible care to our patients.

3. Collaboration: We believe in the power of collaboration, fostering strong partnerships with our healthcare teams and the communities we serve.

Career Opportunities:

At  United Health System , we recognize that our success is driven by the dedication and expertise of our staff. We offer exciting career opportunities for passionate and qualified individuals who share our commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Join us on our journey to make a positive impact in the healthcare industry. If you are seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that values diversity, inclusivity, and professional growth, explore our current job openings and consider joining  United Health System .

United Health System is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all qualified applicants.

Position: Ambulatory Care - RN - Outpatient Clinic

Location: San Diego, CA, 92115

Duration:  16-week

Pay Rate: $65/hr                          

Shift: 8:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Job Requirements:

• Performs assessment/data collection focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy. 
• Documents pertinent patient information, nursing procedures and patient responses in patients' medical record, following established SYH guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Establishes patient care priorities based on essential patient needs and availability of unit 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. 
• Provides/coordinates care for patients/patient populations. 
• Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. 
• Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties/activities of health care team members. 
• Evaluates effectiveness of care given by team members. 
• Implements patient care functions including but not limited to: sterile wound dressing/packing, urine catheter insertion/removal, suture and staple removal. Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority as appropriate. 
• Handles clinic use medication inventories and orders and replenishes medical supplies, medications, and materials throughout the day as needed. 
• Maintains clinic inventory logs. 
• Prepares and administers medications per standing orders and as directed by physician orders, in accordance to SYH policy and procedure. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified by San Ysidro Health. 
• Leads efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. 
• Autoclave: oversight of process to ensure the cleaning, processing, sterilizing and checking of instruments is in compliance to meet audit and infection control requirements. 
• Immunization coordination: oversight of clinic’s daily routine workflow, excursion reporting process and emergency vaccine management plan. 
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. 
• Participates regularly in staff development trainings and activities for clinic to support continuous quality improvement. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning. 
• Participates in unit and department Performance and Quality Improvement activities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience: Preferred: six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse Education 
• High School Diploma/GED
• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BSN)