Axis Community Health is a nonprofit community health center that is growing rapidly in response to the exciting changes that are occurring in the healthcare arena. Axis Community Health has served the Pleasanton, Livermore, and Dublin area since 1972. Our services include medical care, mental health counseling, behavioral health, and WIC nutrition services for Tri- Valley residents.
We would love for you to apply to join us on our mission to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel as needed.
• Provide RN coverage for nursing services as per the Title 22 CC Section 75028.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains continuity among team by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by complying fully with HIPAA regulations.
• Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.
• Ensure that services are provided in a manner that is appropriate to patient needs and in full compliance with established medical protocols and legal and programmatic requirements.
• Provide direct patient care, to include the administration of medications and immunizations, performing nursing procedures, and providing patient education.
• Provide triage services, to include patient assessment and education, arranging for necessary appointments and referrals, and providing appropriate follow-up. Fill-in for triage nurse as needed.
• Provide back-up assistance for the Clinic Manager as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
• Experience and knowledge of primary care medical services.
• Ability to meet requirements of CPR, First Aid and other mandated programs.
• Demonstrate clinical assessment skills at the level necessary to meet the job requirements
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to medical care.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work with an interdisciplinary care team.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, and policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Capable of researching new methods and principles to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Proven decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and efficiently carry out duties and assignments.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a professional, supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills, to include Word and the ability to use the Axis practice management systems and Electronic Health Records.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Current active California Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of 1 year experience preferably in a hospital or clinic setting.
BENEFITS:
• Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.
• Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
• Partial educational reimbursement.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Accrued paid time off with each pay period.
• Employee discount programs.
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program.
CONNECT WITH AXIS:
Company Page: https://www.axishealth.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axiscommunityhealth
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axis-community-health
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Work is normally performed in a typical office work environment. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the individual is required to have ambulatory skills sufficient to visit various parts of the organization. Requires the ability to reach with hands and arms, climb stairs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30lbs. Requires sitting and standing for extensive periods of time, operating a computer keyboard, telephone and other equipment for extended periods of time. Travel to other Axis health centers and other local travel will be required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Axis Community Health is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us for assistance. Link to EEO is Law poster: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf As part of our hiring process Axis conducts background checks.
Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, Axis Community Health reserves the right to modify or change the requirements of the job based on business necessity.
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