Clinical Nurse Specialist jobs in Chico, CA

SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager and in consultation with the Clinical Director, utilizes the nursing process to provide appropriate and culturally sensitive care to UIHS clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

•    Assists in the day-to-day operations of the clinic as assigned by providing nursing services to include: administer intravenous fluids and mediation, intramuscular, intrademal, and subcutaneous medication and injections and injection to client as directed by the provider; immunizations, health instruction to patients following examination, triage and telephoning clients, and wound care. . 

•    Assesses clients and recognizes abnormalities through triage function providing appropriate care as directed by the physician by facilitating provider appointment, future appointments or appropriate health care advice. 

•    Observes client, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of client's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.

•    Records client responses to illness and treatment in the electronic health record and other appropriate records of care. Documents all client related activity according to department policy and procedure.

•    Responds to client telephone messages in the EHR and phone calls. Assesses the urgency of the problem and provides appropriate advice and/or referral or appointment per clinic protocol and nursing knowledge.

•    Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.

•    Initiates a client education plan according to the individualized needs of the client, as prescribed by Physician and/or hospital policy including client and family instruction.

•    Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures. Provides support for Medical Assistants.

•    Participates in education and training of Medical Assistants and department staff.

•    Assists in development of departmental policy, procedures, and quality improvement activities within the clinic as directed.

•    Utilizes good communication skills to maintain positive relationships with clients, providers, co-workers, other departments in the agency, and with other facilities in the community.

•    Performs various office functions such as assisting with medication assistance programs, tracking patient follow-up, and other rated duties as may be assigned. 

•    Participates in case management activities as assigned.

•    Adheres to accreditation and compliance standards/guidelines.

•    Performs all duties in accordance with the UIHS Mission, Vision and Guiding Principals. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Assists in day-to-day operations of staff, supervising specific areas as designated.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  Educational degrees must be from a US Department of Education accredited school.

•    RN – Possession of a valid Registered Nurse California license and 

•    Two to three years’ related experience preferred, preferably in an outpatient clinic.

** Applicants must be able to pass background check and drug screen (including THC) **

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY

HEALTH INSURANCE 

ELIGIBILITY: All active, full-time employees of UIHS who are US citizens or permanent resident aliens regularly working a minimum of 30 hours per week in the US.

EFFECTIVE: First of the month following 30 days of active employment.

NOTE: Below cost reflects full-time work status. Less than full-time, benefit cost is prorated.

• MEDICAL – Employee only: $0 per month (Company paid)             
• DENTAL – Employee only: $0 per month (Company paid)
• VISION – Employee only: $0 per month (Company paid)

LIFE INSURANCE 

ELIGIBILITY: All active, full-time employees of UIHS who are US citizens or permanent resident aliens regularly working a minimum of 30 hours per week in the US.

EFFECTIVE: First of the month following 30 days of active employment.

AFLAC SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME PLANS  

ELIGIBILITY: All active, full-time or part-time employees of UIHS who are US citizens or permanent resident aliens except employees with a work status of On Call/Per Diem.

EFFECTIVE: First of the month following 30 days of employment

 403(B) RETIREMENT PLAN 

ELIGIBILITY: All active employees of UIHS who are US citizens or permanent resident aliens (including employees with a work status of On Call/Per Diem)

EFFECTIVE: You may begin participating upon hire

• 100% Vested on Day One
• UIHS matches up to 4% of employee contribution after six months of employment