RN, Per Diem - Primary, Specialty And Immediate Care, Thousand Oaks

General Information

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Work Location: Thousand Oaks, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

A varying schedule. Immediate Care hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-9:30pm, Sat/Sun 8:30am-5:30pm, open all holidays 8:30am-5:30pm

Posted Date

07/09/2024

Salary Range: $87.47 - 87.47 Hourly

Employment Type

6 - Staff: Per Diem

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

16233

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under supervision of the Clinical Director and Practice Manager provide direct nursing care, infusion therapy and documentation of care in the Evaluation and Treatment Center (ETC). Major functions include: triage of patient complaints, patient assessment, patient evaluation for both adult and pediatric patient populations. Preparation and administration of intravenous drugs and fluids, immunizations, patient education and psychosocial support. Act as a resource to other licensed and unlicensed staff members. Assumes the charge nurse role during non-standard business hours including evenings, weekend and holiday hours.

Salary: $87.47/hourly

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a BSN or MSN

• Current and valid California RN license

• Current BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

• Current ACLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

• Three years ER, Acute Care or Urgent Care experience

• Pediatric Experience

• Knowledge of the Adult and Pediatric patient population and practice operations

• Knowledge of all aspects procedures and medication administration in an urgent care setting.

• Ability to assume direct involvement and provide backup support during clinic emergencies and in patient related problem solving

• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through for multiple patient treatments

• Phlebotomy and IV skills

• Skill in performing with frequent interruptions and/or distractions including the ability to accept equivocal circumstances and respond and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines

• Ability to utilize appropriate interpersonal skills in all interactions

• Ability to accept direction and promptly follow through on other duties as assigned with minimal supervision

• Experience and knowledge to accurately screen and triage acute patient

• Knowledge and experience to recognize abnormal laboratory values and respond

• Skill in usage of medical diagnostic equipment, as well as working knowledge of instruments and supplies required to perform necessary blood tests and procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, peers, physicians and administrators

• Skill in listening perceptively, conveying awareness and responding to patients and visitors with health concerns using tact and discretion

• Ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and general public in a high volume, clinical setting

• Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference, and hostility

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with sensitive and confidential information using discretion and judgment.

Preferred:

• Possession of PICC line certification

• Knowledge and skill in Central line Catheter management and access

• Working knowledge of the UCLA registration system, appointment scheduling system and order entry system