Location: Stockton,CA, USA
Voca is seeking a local contract nurse RN Clinic for a local contract nursing job in Stockton, California.
Job Description & RequirementsPlease Note:This is a LOCAL contract, potential to staff RN.Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 430 PM.Minimum of one year of nursing experience in a clinical setting with a frail or elderly population.Unencumbered RN License.BLS - American Heart Association.Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.Overview:Under the direction of the Primary Care Provider (PCP) and the supervision of the Clinic Supervisor, the Clinic Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to participants in the clinic as assigned including support with clinic overflow, checking vital signs, perform POC testing, manage and administer medications, and support with wound care and any other clinical needs in accordance with scope of practice.The Clinic Nurse will support the clinic staff by managing ongoing care, complex clinical situations, assist with procedures as needed and provide clinical support to ensure efficient operations of the WelbeHealth clinic.The Clinic Nurse collaborates effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to promote the values, team culture and mission.Duties and Responsibilities:Perform and document ordered procedures and care in clinic, including medication management and administration in accordance with scope of practice, as directed by PCP.Remain alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants, and caregivers and update the RN Case Manager and/or other clinic staff promptly of any changes in participants' condition or medical status.Support the clinic and home health staff to ensure smooth care transitions between settings (hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home, etc.)Dispense ordered medications to participants while in Center or Clinic and reinforce education for participants regarding medications.Clinical:Perform and document ordered procedures in the home when a home visit is required or deemed necessary, in accordance with scope of practice, as directed by PCP.Instruct and/or provide as-needed teaching to participants, family and caregivers regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, as assigned.Provide backup coverage to other WelbeHealth nursing functions as assigned.Provide as-needed teaching to participants and family members, in accordance with scope of practice, as directed by PCP.Perform PGX testing, in accordance with scope of practice, as directed by PCP.Provide clinical support to Medical Assistants performing procedures in clinic.Process Specialty Pharmacy medication orders and escalate to MD as needed.Address participant medication issues and questions while in Clinic.Communicate medication incidents or errors at Morning Briefing meeting and ensure follow up to address.Coordinate with provider on any medication order changes stemming from same-day procedures and manage medication changes as directed by external providers.Perform pre-enrollment medication evaluation.Provide coverage as needed as a Center Nurse, Meds MA, and Case Manager to support the care team in delivering and coordinating patient care.Administrative:Maintain clinical trackers such as TB Screening, Flu, Penumovax and Shingles.Monitor and maintain Emergency Cart monthly log and restock as needed.Stock the Meds ATM and destroy expired medications in accordance with policy and update Medication Destruction log.MO35520555
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