Since 1970, IHC has provided high-quality and compassionate healthcare and supportive services to the nine (9) American Indian consortium in north San Diego county. With more than 200 employees serving 2 clinic sites, IHC is proud of the diversity of its staff as a reflection of the community it serves.

The reward of working at IHC is more than a paycheck and excellent benefits; it is the impact and contribution to the Tribal community that employees value most. If you are passionate about improving the overall health and wellness of our tribal community, IHC is looking for people like you.

Native Preference in hiring is given to qualified enrolled members of our consortium, federally recognized tribes, and California Indians in accordance with the Indian Health Council’s policy. Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit verification of Indian certified by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.

Indian Health Council, Inc. (IHC) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and as such, we are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Department: Medical
Reports To: Nursing Manager
FLSA: Exempt
Classification: Regular, Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (occasional late shift 10:00-6:30 as needed)
Location: Valley Center, CA (4 days) & Santa Ysabel, CA (1 day)

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on date of hire. Low employee contribution for PPO Medical, DPPO Dental, Vision. 403B retirement plan with company matching, generous PTO & sick time, 13 paid holidays annually, Employee birthday paid day off; company paid life, AD&D, short term and long-term disability, corporate discount programs, bereavement and jury duty paid time off.

SUMMARY
Provides professional nursing assessment and initiates nursing care to patients presenting themselves for care. Determines the urgency of the patients presenting complaints and designates triage category. Treats patients in medical office, as directed by Physician, by performing the following duties.

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

1. Sets up and disinfects per infection control protocol examination room for nurse visits.
2. Makes accurate patient assessments and assigns a visit priority.
3. Initiates diagnostic and therapeutic measures as indicated by protocols.
4. Interviews patient and/or family to obtain required history and accurate assessment.
5. Communicates and acts as liaison between the patient, family, and physician with respect for confidentiality and dignity.
6. Charts concisely, descriptively, and legibly and includes patient's progress or lack of progress.
7. Checks labs and follows up with patients for results.
8. Support team Providers with their Provider Assistance Queue (PAQ).
9. Communicates clearly and appropriately with patients and with others in the clinic environment, coordinating the needs of nursing with supporting staff.
10. Assists in solving problems related to the welfare of patients and staff.
11. Assist in specialty clinics working alongside Specialist, case managing and follow-up with patient.
12. Participate in Diabetes Management Clinics with Provider and other team members.
13. Advises injured staff concerning medical treatment/ First aide only-refer to Human Resources, if patient requires treatment follow-ups
14. Examines and advises personnel who become ill.
15. Prepares accident reports in coordination with concerned staff and manager.
16. Maintains OSHA records concerning reportable illnesses and injuries.
17. Performs yearly TB immunization and updates employee annual immunization record per Human Resource protocol.
18. Ensures that employees with work related injuries are referred to outside contracted provider and notifies Human Resources Department of any IHC staff seeking treatment for work related injury.
19. Forward a completed first doctor's report to Human Resources for all IHC employees treated for work related injury or first aide.
20. Schedules patient appointments and coordinate referrals, coordinate transportation needs.
21. Rotate to Santa Ysabel satellite clinic as needed.

OTHER NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides general nursing care treatment to patients, assisting and working under the supervision of a licensed provider.
2. Obtains and records cursory history of present illness or problem.
3. Obtains vital signs and prepares patient for examination.
4. Administers treatments dispense medications and provide immunizations as ordered by provider.
5. Assists with patient education, emphasizing preventive measures, nutrition, prenatal care, children care with special attention to prevalent chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension
6. Works with patient advocate in screening and triaging of patients.
7. Oversees patient flow for team and department
8. Orders Rx refill per protocol
9. Reports reportable infectious diseases quarterly.
10. Ensures medical department is in compliance with CLIA and OSHA regulation and represents the medical department at safety committee meetings.
11. Participate in medical department meetings, case management of clinical indicators and other various committee meetings.
12. Performs other duties as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

TRAVEL & DRIVING REQUIREMENTS
Travel not required for this position.
Driving is not required for this position.

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.